With 290 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05677 in Waterbury Center, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 254 blizzards, 22 floods, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $74M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waterbury Center is blizzards, with 254 recorded events making up 88% 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 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $68.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Waterbury Center has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2015.
Waterbury Center 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.
Waterbury Center 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 Waterbury Center 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. Heat on Mar 17, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05677 has experienced 290 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (22 events), hailstorms (10 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterbury Center, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Waterbury Center (ZIP 05677) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $68.4M 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 05677 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 $74M in property damage in the Waterbury Center, VT area (ZIP 05677). 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 →