With 281 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05839 in Glover, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 251 blizzards, 17 floods, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Glover is blizzards, with 251 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Glover 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 May 4, 2018.
Glover 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.
Glover has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 1999.
Glover 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 Glover was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2025, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 11, 2024), causing $1M in damages. Heat on Mar 17, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05839 has experienced 281 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (251 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glover, VT, with 251 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Glover (ZIP 05839) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Glover has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05839 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2025. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Glover, VT area (ZIP 05839). 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 →