Hyde Park, VT (ZIP 05655) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 300 natural disaster events on record. These include 261 blizzards, 25 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Hyde Park is blizzards, with 261 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 23 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (48%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Hyde Park has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Hyde Park has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Hyde Park has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Hyde Park has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hyde Park was Flood on Apr 26, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 21, 2013), causing $750K in damages. Heat on Mar 17, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05655 has experienced 300 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hyde Park, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hyde Park (ZIP 05655) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Hyde Park has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05655 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 26, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Hyde Park, VT area (ZIP 05655). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →