With 328 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05851 in Lyndonville, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 256 blizzards, 36 floods, and 29 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lyndonville 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 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (56%) 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 $14.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
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 Jun 21, 2021.
Lyndonville 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.
Lyndonville 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.
Lyndonville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lyndonville was Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $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 ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05851 has experienced 328 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (36 events), hailstorms (29 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lyndonville, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Lyndonville (ZIP 05851) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Lyndonville 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 05851 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 $18.4M in property damage in the Lyndonville, VT area (ZIP 05851). 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 →