Vermont Natural Disaster & Home Risk Profile (VT) | HomeRiskMap

Vermont is located in the Northeast region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Vermont are winter storms, flooding, earthquakes. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Vermont is coordinated by the Vermont Emergency Management, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Vermont

Winter Storms Vermont is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to winter storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Flooding Vermont has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Earthquakes earthquakes poses a low risk in Vermont. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Drought drought poses a low risk in Vermont. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Landslides landslides poses a low risk in Vermont. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Severe Storms severe storms poses a low risk in Vermont. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness… Low Hurricanes Vermont faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Tornadoes Vermont faces a very low risk from tornadoes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low Wildfires Vermont faces a very low risk from wildfires compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still know… Very Low Extreme Heat Vermont faces a very low risk from extreme heat compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low