Orwell, VT (ZIP 05760) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 blizzards, 18 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Orwell is blizzards, with 60 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $54.6M 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 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Orwell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orwell 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 (Nov 1, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05760 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), floods (18 events), hailstorms (16 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orwell, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Orwell (ZIP 05760) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.6M 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 05760 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 $56.1M in property damage in the Orwell, VT area (ZIP 05760). 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 →