Northfield Falls, VT (ZIP 05664) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 279 natural disaster events on record. These include 254 blizzards, 14 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (254 total). 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Northfield Falls has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2012.
Northfield Falls 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.
Northfield Falls 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Northfield Falls was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2023, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05664 has experienced 279 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Northfield Falls, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Northfield Falls (ZIP 05664) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05664 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2023. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Northfield Falls, VT area (ZIP 05664). 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 →