Tornado Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index tornado score
Tornado risk — violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Windham County carries the state's highest tornado score at 40.0, with $914K in expected annual tornado losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for tornado, and expected annual losses from tornado total roughly $4M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Tornado
| # | County | Tornado Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County | Low | 0.15 / yr | $914K | |
| 2 | Windsor County | Low | 0.11 / yr | $585K | |
| 3 | Chittenden County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $847K | |
| 4 | Rutland County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $437K | |
| 5 | Bennington County | Very Low | 0.12 / yr | $282K | |
| 6 | Addison County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $304K | |
| 7 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $193K | |
| 8 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $158K | |
| 9 | Orange County | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $143K | |
| 10 | Orleans County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $81K | |
| 11 | Caledonia County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $74K | |
| 12 | Lamoille County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $99K | |
| 13 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $23K | |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $35K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable tornado risk. See the national tornado ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest tornado risk?
Windham County has the highest FEMA tornado risk score in Vermont at 40.0 (Low), with $914K in expected annual losses and about 0.15 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant tornado risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable tornado risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.