Strong Wind Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index strong wind score
Strong Wind risk — damaging straight-line winds outside of tornadoes and hurricanes — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Chittenden County carries the state's highest strong wind score at 59.4, with $1M in expected annual strong wind losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for strong wind, and expected annual losses from strong wind total roughly $5M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Strong Wind
| # | County | Strong Wind Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | Medium | 0.78 / yr | $1M | |
| 2 | Rutland County | Medium | 1.10 / yr | $690K | |
| 3 | Windsor County | Low | 1.04 / yr | $403K | |
| 4 | Addison County | Low | 0.94 / yr | $391K | |
| 5 | Franklin County | Low | 0.57 / yr | $405K | |
| 6 | Orange County | Low | 0.93 / yr | $301K | |
| 7 | Washington County | Low | 0.88 / yr | $286K | |
| 8 | Windham County | Low | 1.29 / yr | $230K | |
| 9 | Caledonia County | Low | 0.69 / yr | $237K | |
| 10 | Orleans County | Low | 0.52 / yr | $215K | |
| 11 | Bennington County | Low | 1.36 / yr | $175K | |
| 12 | Lamoille County | Low | 0.75 / yr | $244K | |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.62 / yr | $172K | |
| 14 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.49 / yr | $39K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable strong wind risk. See the national strong wind ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest strong wind risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA strong wind risk score in Vermont at 59.4 (Medium), with $1M in expected annual losses and about 0.78 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant strong wind risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable strong wind risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.