How many counties in Vermont are at high risk?

Vermont has 14 counties. The overall state risk rating is "Very High" with a score of 36.4.

What is the wildfire risk in Vermont?

Vermont's statewide wildfire risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" with a score of 17.6.

Which county in Vermont has the highest risk?

Chittenden County has the highest overall risk score at 0.0.

Natural Hazard Risk in Vermont

14 counties — Overall risk: Very High

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Counties

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Population

642,541

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Overall Risk

36.4

Very High

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Wildfire Risk

17.6

Relatively Moderate

Hazard Risk Overview

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Landslide

73.7

Very High

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Hurricane

64.7

Very High

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Winter Weather

59.8

Very High

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Riverine Flooding

54.4

Very High

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Lightning

53.4

Very High

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Ice Storm

52.5

Very High

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Avalanche

52.2

Very High

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Earthquake

48.2

Very High

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Cold Wave

44.2

Very High

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Heat Wave

38.6

Very High

Highest Risk Counties in Vermont

Chittenden

Score: 63.9

Relatively Low 2

Windsor

Score: 61.6

Relatively Low 3

Windham

Score: 56.9

Relatively Low 4

Bennington

Score: 52.3

Relatively Low 5

Washington

Score: 52.2

Relatively Low 6

Rutland

Score: 50.5

Relatively Low

All 14 Counties in Vermont

County	Risk Score	Rating	Top Hazard
Chittenden	63.9
Windsor	61.6
Windham	56.9
Bennington	52.3
Washington	52.2
Rutland	50.5
Orleans	36.8
Caledonia	30.2
Franklin	29.2
Addison	26.8
Orange	26.4
Lamoille	18.3
Essex	3.2
Grand Isle	1.9

Natural Hazard Risk in Vermont

Hazard Risk Overview

Highest Risk Counties in Vermont

All 14 Counties in Vermont

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