Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Chittenden, VT area (ZIP 05737). These include 53 blizzards, 21 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% 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.
Chittenden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chittenden was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2017), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05737 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (53 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (16 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chittenden, VT, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $846K in property damage.
Yes, Chittenden (ZIP 05737) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M 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 05737 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 1, 2017. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Chittenden, VT area (ZIP 05737). 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 →