Killington, VT (ZIP 05751) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 259 natural disaster events on record. These include 224 blizzards, 17 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (224 total). Of these, 36 (16%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2022.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (41%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Killington 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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 28, 2012.
Killington 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 Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Killington was Flash Flood on Jul 1, 2017, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05751 has experienced 259 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (224 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Killington, VT, with 224 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Killington (ZIP 05751) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05751 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 $11.1M in property damage in the Killington, VT area (ZIP 05751). 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 →