Belmont, VT (ZIP 05730) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 blizzards, 11 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 9 (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 $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $458K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
Belmont has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
Belmont has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 22, 1992.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belmont was Flash Flood on Jul 18, 2023, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05730 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (53 events), floods (11 events), hailstorms (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belmont, VT, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $846K in property damage.
Yes, Belmont (ZIP 05730) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $458K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05730 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 18, 2023. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Belmont, VT area (ZIP 05730). 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 →