Rutland, VT
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Rutland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Rutland County, VT. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, hurricane, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Rutland
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Rutland's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Rutland itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Rutland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Rutland along with the rest of the county, not a Rutland-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 67.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 25.8 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 66.7 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 59.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 27.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 70 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 82.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 65.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 53.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 61.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Rutland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Rutland, VT at risk of?
Rutland is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Rutland County, where Rutland is located, are landslide, hurricane, and inland flooding.
What is Rutland's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Rutland County, where Rutland is located, scoring 82.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Rutland a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Rutland carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Rutland County.
Has Rutland had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 17 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Rutland since 2016.