Government records show 412 natural disaster events affecting the Bread Loaf, VT area (ZIP 05753) — a notably active disaster history. These include 324 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 32 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bread Loaf is blizzards, with 324 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 26 (8%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (53%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Bread Loaf has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Bread Loaf has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 2022.
Bread Loaf has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bread Loaf was Frost/Freeze on May 18, 2023, which caused $1.5M in property damage. 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 05753 has experienced 412 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (324 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (32 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bread Loaf, VT, with 324 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bread Loaf (ZIP 05753) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Bread Loaf has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $110K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05753 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 18, 2023. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Bread Loaf, VT area (ZIP 05753). 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 →