Gilman, VT (ZIP 05904) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 276 natural disaster events on record. These include 256 blizzards, 14 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Gilman is blizzards, with 256 recorded events making up 93% 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 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
Gilman has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2017.
Gilman 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.
Gilman 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 Gilman was Heat on Mar 17, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2011), causing $716K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05904 has experienced 276 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (256 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilman, VT, with 256 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Gilman (ZIP 05904) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05904 was Heat, which occurred on Mar 17, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Gilman, VT area (ZIP 05904). 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 →