With 288 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 05866 in Sheffield, VT has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 256 blizzards, 20 floods, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (256 total). 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (60%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 6 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.
Sheffield 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.
Sheffield 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.
Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05866 has experienced 288 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sheffield (ZIP 05866) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Sheffield 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 05866 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 $7.2M in property damage in the Sheffield, VT area (ZIP 05866). 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 →