Wildfire Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Windsor County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 26.9, with $13K in expected annual wildfire losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $119K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $13K | |
| 2 | Chittenden County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $19K | |
| 3 | Rutland County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K | |
| 4 | Addison County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $11K | |
| 5 | Windham County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K | |
| 6 | Bennington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K | |
| 7 | Washington County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $9K | |
| 8 | Orleans County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K | |
| 9 | Caledonia County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K | |
| 10 | Orange County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K | |
| 11 | Lamoille County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $7K | |
| 12 | Franklin County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K | |
| 13 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K | |
| 14 | Essex County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest wildfire risk?
Windsor County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Vermont at 26.9 (Very Low), with $13K in expected annual losses and about 0.00 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant wildfire risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.