Hail Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hail score
Hail risk — ice stones from severe thunderstorms that damage property and crops — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Windham County carries the state's highest hail score at 31.5, with $136K in expected annual hail losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for hail, and expected annual losses from hail total roughly $829K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hail
| # | County | Hail Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County | Very Low | 2.58 / yr | $136K | |
| 2 | Bennington County | Very Low | 2.60 / yr | $120K | |
| 3 | Rutland County | Very Low | 1.82 / yr | $121K | |
| 4 | Windsor County | Very Low | 1.82 / yr | $107K | |
| 5 | Chittenden County | Very Low | 1.12 / yr | $99K | |
| 6 | Addison County | Very Low | 1.38 / yr | $63K | |
| 7 | Washington County | Very Low | 1.35 / yr | $49K | |
| 8 | Orange County | Very Low | 1.52 / yr | $37K | |
| 9 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.85 / yr | $35K | |
| 10 | Caledonia County | Very Low | 1.16 / yr | $21K | |
| 11 | Orleans County | Very Low | 0.84 / yr | $16K | |
| 12 | Lamoille County | Very Low | 1.14 / yr | $17K | |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $5K | |
| 14 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.85 / yr | $3K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable hail risk. See the national hail ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest hail risk?
Windham County has the highest FEMA hail risk score in Vermont at 31.5 (Very Low), with $136K in expected annual losses and about 2.58 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant hail risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable hail risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.