Natural Disaster Risk in Hyde Park

Natural Hazard Profile: Hyde Park, Vermont

Located along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard in Lamoille County, Hyde Park is a town of roughly 3,000 residents. 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 Hyde Park a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Hyde Park's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.7/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The threat of avalanche is the primary natural hazard here, with winter snowpack instability on mountain terrain posing risks to roads, structures, and outdoor recreation activities. Secondary hazards include winter and landslide.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Hyde Park'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 winter, as measured by FEMA across Lamoille County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Hyde Park 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.