Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Rochester, VT area (ZIP 05767). These include 60 blizzards, 21 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Rochester is blizzards, with 60 recorded events making up 69% 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 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $47.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Rochester has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2013.
Rochester 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 Rochester was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $34M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 10, 2023), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05767 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rochester, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Rochester (ZIP 05767) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.1M 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 05767 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $34M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.6M in property damage in the Rochester, VT area (ZIP 05767). 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 →