Government records show 255 natural disaster events affecting the Lunenburg, VT area (ZIP 05906) — a notably active disaster history. These include 225 blizzards, 14 floods, and 13 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 225 recorded incidents (88% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
Lunenburg 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.
Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg was Flash Flood on May 26, 2011, which caused $716K 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 05906 has experienced 255 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (225 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (13 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lunenburg, VT, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lunenburg (ZIP 05906) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M 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 05906 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2011. This event caused $716K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Lunenburg, VT area (ZIP 05906). 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 →