Salisbury, VT (ZIP 05769) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 blizzards, 20 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (59% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (60%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Salisbury has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2003.
Salisbury has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 26, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salisbury was Flash Flood on Aug 6, 2008, which caused $750K 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 05769 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (60 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salisbury, VT, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Salisbury (ZIP 05769) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Salisbury 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 05769 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 6, 2008. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Salisbury, VT area (ZIP 05769). 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 →