FEMA NRI 1.19.0Updated Nov 2023 · Coverage 2014–2023Methodology

Vermont Disaster Risk

Natural disaster risk data for all 14 counties.

Avg FEMA Rating

Very Low

Avg Percentile

36th

Counties with Data

of 14 total

County risk atlas

Vermont hazard exposure by county

A compact 2.5D surface of FEMA National Risk Index percentiles. Toggle composite, flood, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, and earthquake risk to see which counties carry the highest relative exposure without loading the full national explorer dataset.

Counties

14/14

Avg composite

36th

Risk layers

Highest Risk Counties

Chittenden County

Relatively Low

64th percentile

Windsor County

Relatively Low

62th percentile

Windham County

Relatively Low

57th percentile

Bennington County

Relatively Low

52th percentile

Washington County

Relatively Low

52th percentile

Lowest Risk Counties

Grand Isle County

Very Low

2th percentile

Essex County

Very Low

3th percentile

Lamoille County

Very Low

18th percentile

Orange County

Very Low

26th percentile

Addison County

Very Low

27th percentile

All Vermont Counties

County	Percentile	FEMA Rating	Flood	Wildfire	Tornado	Earthquake
Chittenden County	64th	Relatively Low	76.4	25.4	29.5	76.7
Windsor County	62th	Relatively Low	76.7	26.9	30.1	53.9
Windham County	57th	Relatively Low	71.3	20.9	40.0	49.7
Bennington County	52th	Relatively Low	64.5	20.1	20.9	45.5
Washington County	52th	Relatively Low	70.9	19.1	13.9	52.4
Rutland County	50th	Relatively Low	67.3	23.0	25.8	58.2
Orleans County	37th	Very Low	60.7	18.9	11.1	46.7
Caledonia County	30th	Very Low	52.8	17.8	10.3	44.9
Franklin County	29th	Very Low	52.1	12.6	14.8	60.1
Addison County	27th	Very Low	47.7	21.4	20.3	55.8
Orange County	26th	Very Low	50.0	17.2	13.3	37.8
Lamoille County	18th	Very Low	42.8	14.0	10.0	40.5
Essex County	3th	Very Low	15.4	3.8	4.9	22.5
Grand Isle County	2th	Very Low	12.8	4.6	4.8	30.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which county in Vermont has the highest natural disaster risk?

Chittenden County has the highest natural disaster risk in Vermont, rated Relatively Low (64th percentile nationally), based on FEMA National Risk Index data.

Which county in Vermont is the safest from natural disasters?

Grand Isle County has the lowest natural disaster risk in Vermont, rated Very Low (2th percentile nationally), based on FEMA NRI data.

What natural disasters are most common in Vermont?

Vermont counties face varying levels of risk from floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The FEMA National Risk Index scores each county across 18 hazard types. See individual county pages for detailed hazard breakdowns.

How is natural disaster risk measured by county?

The FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) measures natural disaster risk using expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Scores are normalized nationally, with ratings from Very Low to Very High across 18 natural hazard types.

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Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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