Government records show 327 natural disaster events affecting the Danville, VT area (ZIP 05828) — a notably active disaster history. These include 256 blizzards, 35 floods, and 29 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Danville is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. 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 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (57%) 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 $32.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 9% 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.
Danville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
Danville 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.
Danville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $17.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 30, 2024), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05828 has experienced 327 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (35 events), hailstorms (29 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 05828) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2024.
Danville has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05828 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $17.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.8M in property damage in the Danville, VT area (ZIP 05828). 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 →