Craftsbury, VT (ZIP 05826) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 301 natural disaster events on record. These include 261 blizzards, 21 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 261 recorded incidents (87% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 23 (9%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (43%) 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 Jul 10, 2023.
Craftsbury has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2022.
Craftsbury has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Craftsbury has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Craftsbury 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Craftsbury was Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $750K in damages. 90 mph High Wind on Dec 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05826 has experienced 301 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (261 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Craftsbury, VT, with 261 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Craftsbury (ZIP 05826) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Craftsbury has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05826 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 21, 2013. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Craftsbury, VT area (ZIP 05826). 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 →