Brandon, VT (ZIP 05733) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 blizzards, 25 floods, and 24 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $57M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 60 recorded incidents (54% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (56%) 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 $55.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Brandon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brandon was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $51.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 6, 2008), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05733 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), floods (25 events), hailstorms (24 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brandon, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Brandon (ZIP 05733) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05733 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $51.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57M in property damage in the Brandon, VT area (ZIP 05733). 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 →