Natural Disaster Risk in Washington County
Vermont
5.5out of 10
Risk Summary for Washington County
Average natural disaster risk for the United States. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers common hazards here.
Top Hazards
Landslide Avalanche Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Landslide 9.7
Avalanche 9.0
Winter Weather 8.3
Hurricane 7.8
Lightning 7.5
Extreme Heat 6.2
Ice Storm 5.9
Earthquake 5.8
Tsunami 5.4
Cold Wave 5.2
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Strong Wind 3.3
Wildfire 2.9
Tornado 2.5
Hail 2.3
Drought 1.7
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Washington County 5.5
Vermont avg. 5.1
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Washington County
Barre5.5/10Montpelier5.5/10Northfield5.5/10Waterbury5.5/10Waitsfield5.5/10Plainfield5.5/10Waterbury Center5.5/10Moretown5.5/10Marshfield5.5/10Warren5.5/10East Montpelier5.5/10Worcester5.5/10Cabot5.5/10East Calais5.5/10Roxbury5.5/10Calais5.5/10Adamant5.5/10Websterville5.5/10Woodbury5.5/10North Montpelier5.5/10
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.