Government records show 328 natural disaster events affecting the Riverton, VT area (ZIP 05663) — a notably active disaster history. These include 254 blizzards, 38 floods, and 31 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Riverton is blizzards, with 254 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 42 (17%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (61%) 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 $111.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $77K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2012.
Riverton 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Riverton has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2018.
Riverton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverton was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2023, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05663 has experienced 328 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (38 events), hailstorms (31 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverton, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Riverton (ZIP 05663) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $111.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05663 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2023. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.9M in property damage in the Riverton, VT area (ZIP 05663). 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 →