Ice Storm Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index ice storm score
Ice Storm risk — freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Chittenden County carries the state's highest ice storm score at 78.1, with $601K in expected annual ice storm losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for ice storm, and expected annual losses from ice storm total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Ice Storm
| # | County | Ice Storm Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | Medium | 0.33 / yr | $601K | |
| 2 | Windham County | Medium | 1.16 / yr | $262K | |
| 3 | Windsor County | Medium | 0.61 / yr | $256K | |
| 4 | Franklin County | Medium | 0.47 / yr | $256K | |
| 5 | Rutland County | Medium | 0.47 / yr | $169K | |
| 6 | Addison County | Low | 0.32 / yr | $122K | |
| 7 | Washington County | Low | 0.25 / yr | $114K | |
| 8 | Bennington County | Low | 0.61 / yr | $95K | |
| 9 | Orleans County | Low | 0.27 / yr | $83K | |
| 10 | Caledonia County | Low | 0.44 / yr | $86K | |
| 11 | Orange County | Low | 0.43 / yr | $67K | |
| 12 | Lamoille County | Low | 0.24 / yr | $81K | |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | Low | 0.49 / yr | $81K | |
| 14 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.28 / yr | $21K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable ice storm risk. See the national ice storm ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest ice storm risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA ice storm risk score in Vermont at 78.1 (Medium), with $601K in expected annual losses and about 0.33 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant ice storm risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable ice storm risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.