ZIP code 05774, covering Wells, VT, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 blizzards, 10 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 9 (17%) 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 $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
Wells has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
Wells has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
Wells has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wells was Flash Flood on Apr 15, 2019, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05774 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (53 events), floods (10 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wells, VT, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $846K in property damage.
Yes, Wells (ZIP 05774) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05774 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 15, 2019. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Wells, VT area (ZIP 05774). 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 →