West Pawlet, VT (ZIP 05775) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 13 blizzards, 12 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
The dominant hazard type for West Pawlet is blizzards, with 13 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Winter storm events have caused a combined $83.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 17, 2002.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 15, 2019.
West Pawlet has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
West Pawlet has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Pawlet 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 05775 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (13 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Pawlet, VT, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $83.2K in property damage.
Yes, West Pawlet (ZIP 05775) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M 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 05775 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 $1.4M in property damage in the West Pawlet, VT area (ZIP 05775). 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 →