Government records show 317 natural disaster events affecting the Stowe, VT area (ZIP 05672) — a notably active disaster history. These include 261 blizzards, 30 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.2M. 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 82% 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 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (57%) 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 $72.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
Stowe 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.
Stowe 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.
Stowe 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 Stowe was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $62.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 23, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05672 has experienced 317 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (30 events), hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stowe, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Stowe (ZIP 05672) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $72.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05672 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $62.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.2M in property damage in the Stowe, VT area (ZIP 05672). 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 →