Natural Disaster Risk in South Hero
Vermont
3.2out of 10
Risk Summary for South Hero
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Hurricane Tsunami Volcanic Activity
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hurricane 5.6
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Ice Storm 4.5
Earthquake 3.9
Lightning 3.1
Winter Weather 2.8
Extreme Heat 2.5
Strong Wind 2.3
Landslide 2.0
Cold Wave 1.9
Tornado 1.7
Drought 1.7
Wildfire 1.6
Hail 1.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
South Hero 3.2
Vermont avg. 5.1
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.