Winter Weather Risk in Vermont
All Vermont counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 14 of 14 Vermont counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Chittenden County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 84.9, with $465K in expected annual winter weather losses.
No Vermont county reaches the High band for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $2M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chittenden County | Medium | 16.93 / yr | $465K | |
| 2 | Washington County | Medium | 22.05 / yr | $275K | |
| 3 | Lamoille County | Medium | 22.81 / yr | $307K | |
| 4 | Windsor County | Medium | 20.33 / yr | $187K | |
| 5 | Orleans County | Medium | 22.54 / yr | $137K | |
| 6 | Rutland County | Medium | 18.35 / yr | $110K | |
| 7 | Caledonia County | Medium | 21.06 / yr | $106K | |
| 8 | Franklin County | Low | 17.29 / yr | $124K | |
| 9 | Addison County | Low | 17.73 / yr | $95K | |
| 10 | Orange County | Low | 20.60 / yr | $93K | |
| 11 | Windham County | Low | 23.35 / yr | $66K | |
| 12 | Bennington County | Low | 24.41 / yr | $59K | |
| 13 | Essex County | Low | 21.15 / yr | $66K | |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | Very Low | 13.84 / yr | $31K |
14 Vermont counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Vermont counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Vermont county has the highest winter weather risk?
Chittenden County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Vermont at 84.9 (Medium), with $465K in expected annual losses and about 16.93 events per year.
How many Vermont counties face significant winter weather risk?
14 Vermont counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.