Hurricane Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index hurricane score
Hurricane risk — tropical cyclones bringing extreme wind, rain, and storm surge — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Windham County carries the state's highest hurricane score at 74.6, with $987K in expected annual hurricane losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for hurricane, and expected annual losses from hurricane total roughly $8M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Hurricane
| # | County | Hurricane Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County | Low | 0.06 / yr | $987K | |
| 2 | Windsor County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $880K | |
| 3 | Bennington County | Low | 0.06 / yr | $781K | |
| 4 | Caledonia County | Low | 0.04 / yr | $740K | |
| 5 | Rutland County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $679K | |
| 6 | Addison County | Low | 0.04 / yr | $595K | |
| 7 | Washington County | Low | 0.04 / yr | $601K | |
| 8 | Orleans County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $467K | |
| 9 | Chittenden County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $661K | |
| 10 | Orange County | Low | 0.05 / yr | $472K | |
| 11 | Lamoille County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $377K | |
| 12 | Franklin County | Low | 0.02 / yr | $261K | |
| 13 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $172K | |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $40K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable hurricane risk. See the national hurricane ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest hurricane risk?
Windham County has the highest FEMA hurricane risk score in Vermont at 74.6 (Low), with $987K in expected annual losses and about 0.06 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant hurricane risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable hurricane risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.