Government records show 333 natural disaster events affecting the Saint Johnsbury, VT area (ZIP 05819) — a notably active disaster history. These include 256 blizzards, 36 hailstorms, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 256 recorded incidents (77% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 18 (7%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2023.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (59%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
Saint Johnsbury has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 18, 2006.
Saint Johnsbury has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Saint Johnsbury has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 16, 1995.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Johnsbury was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2024, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05819 has experienced 333 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), hailstorms (36 events), floods (34 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Johnsbury, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Johnsbury (ZIP 05819) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05819 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2024. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Saint Johnsbury, VT area (ZIP 05819). 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 →