Government records show 277 natural disaster events affecting the North Montpelier, VT area (ZIP 05666) — a notably active disaster history. These include 254 blizzards, 15 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for North Montpelier is blizzards, with 254 recorded events making up 92% 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (33%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
North Montpelier has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
North Montpelier 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.
North Montpelier 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.
North Montpelier has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Montpelier was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024, which caused $2.5M 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 05666 has experienced 277 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (3 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 92% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Montpelier, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, North Montpelier (ZIP 05666) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M 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 05666 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2024. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the North Montpelier, VT area (ZIP 05666). 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 →