Avalanche Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index avalanche score
Avalanche risk — fast-moving snow and debris sliding down steep mountain slopes — is rated for 13 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Chittenden County carries the state's highest avalanche score at 78.9, with $457K in expected annual avalanche losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for avalanche, and expected annual losses from avalanche total roughly $471K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Avalanche
| # | County | Avalanche Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | Medium | 0.03 / yr | $457K | |
| 2 | Bennington County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 3 | Rutland County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $3K | |
| 4 | Addison County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 5 | Lamoille County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $2K | |
| 6 | Windsor County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $1K | |
| 7 | Orleans County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $681 | |
| 8 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $537 | |
| 9 | Windham County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $417 | |
| 10 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $458 | |
| 11 | Orange County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $225 | |
| 12 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $209 | |
| 13 | Caledonia County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $131 |
13 Vermont counties with measurable avalanche risk. See the national avalanche ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest avalanche risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA avalanche risk score in Vermont at 78.9 (Medium), with $457K in expected annual losses and about 0.03 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant avalanche risk?
13 Vermont counties record measurable avalanche risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.