Williamstown, VT (ZIP 05679) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 271 natural disaster events on record. These include 228 blizzards, 22 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (228 total). Of these, 20 (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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 18, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Williamstown 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.
Williamstown 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
Williamstown has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamstown was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2007, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2023), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05679 has experienced 271 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (228 events), floods (22 events), hailstorms (16 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamstown, VT, with 228 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Williamstown (ZIP 05679) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Williamstown has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05679 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2007. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Williamstown, VT area (ZIP 05679). 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 →