Government records show 287 natural disaster events affecting the Woodbury, VT area (ZIP 05681) — a notably active disaster history. These include 256 blizzards, 20 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodbury is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 18 (7%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Woodbury has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Woodbury 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Woodbury has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Woodbury 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 Woodbury was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $17.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05681 has experienced 287 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodbury, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Woodbury (ZIP 05681) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.4M 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 05681 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $17.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.4M in property damage in the Woodbury, VT area (ZIP 05681). 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 →