Natural Disaster Risk in North Hero

Natural Hazard Profile: North Hero, Vermont

North Hero, in Grand Isle County, is a small community of about 1,263 situated along the northeastern Atlantic Seaboard. Its humid continental climate brings long, snowy winters and cool summers, and in particular nor'easters and spring flooding from snowmelt. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that North Hero residents and property owners must navigate.

North Hero's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.2/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Secondary hazards include tsunami and volcano.

Within Vermont, North Hero's risk is, considerably below the 5.1/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Grand Isle County identifies hurricane as the foremost hazard, followed by tsunami and volcano. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

North Hero carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — hurricane — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.