Vermont Natural Disaster Risk by County
FEMA National Risk Index rankings for all 14 counties
Vermont spans 14 counties with an average FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.4 (low risk) and roughly $221M in combined expected annual loss statewide. No county in the state reaches the High risk band.
Topping the rankings is Chittenden County (score 63.9, low), while Grand Isle County (score 1.9) carries the lowest. Use the table below to compare every county by score, top hazard, and expected annual loss.
County Rankings
| # | County | Risk Score | Risk Rating | Top Hazard | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | Low | Winter Weather | $40M | |
| 2 | Windsor County | Low | Landslide | $25M | |
| 3 | Windham County | Low | Landslide | $20M | |
| 4 | Bennington County | Low | Cold Wave | $19M | |
| 5 | Washington County | Low | Landslide | $22M | |
| 6 | Rutland County | Low | Landslide | $19M | |
| 7 | Orleans County | Very Low | Landslide | $12M | |
| 8 | Caledonia County | Very Low | Landslide | $11M | |
| 9 | Franklin County | Very Low | Landslide | $13M | |
| 10 | Addison County | Very Low | Landslide | $11M | |
| 11 | Orange County | Very Low | Landslide | $11M | |
| 12 | Lamoille County | Very Low | Winter Weather | $11M | |
| 13 | Essex County | Very Low | Landslide | $3M | |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | Ice Storm | $4M |
All 14 Vermont counties, ranked by FEMA National Risk Index score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest natural disaster risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA National Risk Index score in Vermont at 63.9 (Low), driven largely by winter weather.
What is the average natural disaster risk in Vermont?
Vermont counties average a National Risk Index score of 36.4 across 14 counties, with 0 rated High or Very High risk.
How much are expected annual losses across Vermont?
FEMA estimates roughly $221M in combined expected annual loss from natural hazards across all Vermont counties.