Natural Hazard Risk in Vermont
The risk score (0–100) combines expected annual loss from 18 natural hazards with social vulnerability and community resilience. Higher = greater relative risk. Scores compare counties across the United States.
See what's happening right now on the live map →| County | Risk score | Rating | Expected annual loss | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden | 63.9 | Relatively Low | $40.1M | 168,162 |
| Windsor | 61.6 | Relatively Low | $25.1M | 57,706 |
| Windham | 56.9 | Relatively Low | $20.3M | 45,853 |
| Bennington | 52.3 | Relatively Low | $18.8M | 37,345 |
| Washington | 52.2 | Relatively Low | $22.2M | 59,777 |
| Rutland | 50.5 | Relatively Low | $18.7M | 60,514 |
| Orleans | 36.8 | Very Low | $11.9M | 27,365 |
| Caledonia | 30.2 | Very Low | $10.7M | 30,211 |
| Franklin | 29.2 | Very Low | $13.1M | 49,919 |
| Addison | 26.8 | Very Low | $11.3M | 37,314 |
| Orange | 26.4 | Very Low | $11.2M | 29,274 |
| Lamoille | 18.3 | Very Low | $10.6M | 25,919 |
| Essex | 3.2 | Very Low | $3.2M | 5,893 |
| Grand Isle | 1.9 | Very Low | $4M | 7,289 |
🏛️ Federal disaster declarations (last 2 years)
DRSEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESSep 26, 2024
Flood · Designated areas: Essex (County), Orleans (County), Caledonia (County)
DRSEVERE STORMS AND FLOODINGSep 11, 2024
Flood · Designated areas: Lamoille (County)
Major disaster (DR) and emergency (EM) declarations unlock federal assistance for the designated areas. Source: FEMA / OpenFEMA.
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Data: FEMA National Risk Index (updated ~annually). AlertAtlas is not an official warning service — always follow local authorities.