Worcester, VT (ZIP 05682) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 306 natural disaster events on record. These include 254 blizzards, 34 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 254 recorded incidents (83% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (59%) 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 $16.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Worcester 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.
Worcester 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 Worcester was Flash Flood on May 26, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2011), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05682 has experienced 306 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (254 events), floods (34 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Worcester, VT, with 254 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Worcester (ZIP 05682) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05682 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.5M in property damage in the Worcester, VT area (ZIP 05682). 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 →