Natural Disaster Risk in Craftsbury Common

Natural Hazard Profile: Craftsbury Common, Vermont

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Orleans County, Craftsbury Common is a small community of about 630. The humid continental climate that characterizes this part of Vermont — marked by long, snowy winters and cool summers — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Craftsbury Common a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Craftsbury Common's composite natural disaster risk at 5.0 out of 10 — moderate risk. Avalanche risk is the dominant natural hazard, with steep mountain terrain and heavy seasonal snowpack creating conditions for dangerous snow slides in and around the area. Residents should also account for hurricane and landslide risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Craftsbury Common's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 5.1/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by avalanche and hurricane, as measured by FEMA across Orleans County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Craftsbury Common residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for avalanche is recommended.