Ripton, VT (ZIP 05766) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 374 natural disaster events on record. These include 324 blizzards, 26 floods, and 14 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (324 total). 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 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Ripton 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.
Ripton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
Ripton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ripton was Frost/Freeze on May 18, 2023, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 14, 2008), causing $750K in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 6, 1998 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05766 has experienced 374 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (324 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ripton, VT, with 324 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ripton (ZIP 05766) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2023.
Ripton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05766 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 $10.6M in property damage in the Ripton, VT area (ZIP 05766). 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 →