Landslide Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index landslide score
Landslide risk — downhill movement of rock, soil, and debris on unstable slopes — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Washington County carries the state's highest landslide score at 97.0, with $366K in expected annual landslide losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for landslide, and expected annual losses from landslide total roughly $615K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Landslide
| # | County | Landslide Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County | Medium | 1.54 / yr | $366K | |
| 2 | Windsor County | Medium | 2.06 / yr | $67K | |
| 3 | Windham County | Low | 1.64 / yr | $33K | |
| 4 | Orange County | Low | 1.48 / yr | $30K | |
| 5 | Rutland County | Low | 1.63 / yr | $26K | |
| 6 | Bennington County | Low | 1.28 / yr | $17K | |
| 7 | Caledonia County | Low | 1.10 / yr | $15K | |
| 8 | Chittenden County | Low | 0.81 / yr | $18K | |
| 9 | Lamoille County | Low | 0.93 / yr | $14K | |
| 10 | Orleans County | Low | 0.81 / yr | $8K | |
| 11 | Addison County | Low | 0.85 / yr | $9K | |
| 12 | Franklin County | Low | 0.80 / yr | $8K | |
| 13 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.88 / yr | $3K | |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $37 |
14 Vermont counties with measurable landslide risk. See the national landslide ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest landslide risk?
Washington County has the highest FEMA landslide risk score in Vermont at 97.0 (Medium), with $366K in expected annual losses and about 1.54 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant landslide risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable landslide risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.