Derby, VT (ZIP 05829) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 280 natural disaster events on record. These include 251 blizzards, 13 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 90% of all recorded events (251 total). Of these, 20 (8%) 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 $3.7M 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 30, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2015.
Derby has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
Derby 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Derby was Flash Flood on Jul 30, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05829 has experienced 280 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (251 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 90% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Derby, VT, with 251 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Derby (ZIP 05829) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05829 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 30, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Derby, VT area (ZIP 05829). 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 →