With 307 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05656 in Johnson, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 261 blizzards, 28 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (261 total). 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 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (50%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
Johnson has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Johnson 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.
Johnson 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.
Johnson 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 Johnson was Flash Flood on May 23, 2013, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Nov 1, 2019), causing $750K in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05656 has experienced 307 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (28 events), hailstorms (9 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 85% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnson, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Johnson (ZIP 05656) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
Johnson has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05656 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2013. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Johnson, VT area (ZIP 05656). 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 →