Government records show 247 natural disaster events affecting the East Haven, VT area (ZIP 05837) — a notably active disaster history. These include 225 blizzards, 12 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (225 total). Of these, 10 (4%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
East Haven has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
East Haven has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 18, 2023.
East Haven 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Mar 17, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Haven was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Mar 17, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05837 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (225 events), floods (12 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Haven, VT, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, East Haven (ZIP 05837) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05837 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the East Haven, VT area (ZIP 05837). 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 →