Hazard Score
125 Catastrophes Recorded
Windsor County, Vermont
10 Cities with a Population of 55,222, and 24,753 Households
Rutland County in Vermont has a very low overall risk rating for natural disasters and climate events. The risk value is relatively low at 45.59, with a specific climate risk score of 48.34, both falling within the very low risk category. The hazard risk indexes indicate that the county is not prone to extreme events like volcanoes, tsunamis, or wildfires. However, it does face minor risks from hail, heavy winds, and flooding.
Specific climate factors in Rutland County include a moderate risk of hail events with a risk score of 23.74, and a relatively low risk of heavy winds with a risk score of 57.40. The county has experienced historical events such as 65 hail events and 37 heavy wind events. Additionally, the presence of water bodies like Lake Bomoseen and the Green Mountain National Forest can impact hazard risk, although the overall risk remains low. The county is not located near fault lines or coastlines, further reducing the risk of seismic or tsunami events.
Geological features in Rutland County, such as mountain peaks like Killington Peak and Pico Peak, provide a picturesque landscape but do not significantly increase hazard risk. The county's Shape_Area of 4668229891.03 also indicates a relatively large land area that may be susceptible to certain climate events like flooding. Despite this, the overall risk assessment for Rutland County remains very low, providing residents with a relatively safe environment in terms of natural disasters and climate risks.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
58
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
49
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
60
Hazard Shelters
34
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
6
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Windsor County, located in Vermont, has a population of 55,222 with a population density of 56.5 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population with 98.8% White, 0.6% Black, 0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 1% Asian, and 2.4% Hispanic residents. The median age in Windsor County is 45.7, with a slightly higher percentage of females (52.3%) compared to males (47.7%). The county has a total of 24,753 households, with an average household size of 2.25 and an average family size of 2.77.
Compared to other counties in Vermont, Windsor County has a lower population density than the state average of 67.9 people per square mile. The county also has a higher median age compared to the state median age of 42.9. In terms of racial demographics, Windsor County has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 94.2%. Additionally, the county has a slightly lower average household size and average family size compared to the state averages of 2.38 and 2.89, respectively. The county also has a higher vacancy rate of 27.5% compared to the state average of 16.1%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Ragged Window Rx
2023-05-07
Tarbellville Rx
2023-05-07
Crosby B Rx
2023-04-15
South End East Rx
2023-04-08
Mount Tabor Wc Rx
2023-04-08
White Rocks
2022-08-19
Fr30 Rx
2022-04-25
Ten Kilns Devils Den Rx
2022-04-25
Fr31 Rx
2022-04-25
Mayo Meadow Rx
2022-04-24
Tupper Terrace
2022-04-22
Old Job
2022-04-15
Fr10 Vista
2022-04-15
South Side
2021-05-17
Ten Kilns Devils Den
2021-05-14
Fr30
2021-04-27
Ragged Window
2021-04-27
Homer Stone
2021-04-27
Tarbellville
2021-04-19
Work Center Pile Rx
2021-01-28
-Deer Leap
2020-09-19
Hurricane Isaias
2020-08-05
Hailstorm
2020-07-08
East Side Chittenden Reservoir
2020-05-23
2020 Gm/Fl Nat'l Forest Rx Support
2020-01-02
Lake Trail Piles
2019-07-08
Homer Stone A & C
2019-05-07
Ten Kilns A-C/Devils Den/3p/Rw/Fr30 Rx
2018-05-08
Tupper Terrace Rx
2018-04-06
Fr10
2017-10-19
Deer Leap Warmer
2017-09-24
Hailstorm
2017-07-17
Hailstorm
2017-05-18
Mayo Meadow
2017-04-24
Deer Leap
2016-10-12
Lefferts
2016-04-16
Hailstorm
2014-08-05
Hailstorm
2014-07-27
Hailstorm
2014-07-03
Hailstorm
2014-07-03
Hailstorm
2014-05-27
Hailstorm
2014-05-27
Hailstorm
2014-05-27
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2014-05-27
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2014-05-27
Hailstorm
2014-05-27
Hailstorm
2013-07-18
Hailstorm
2013-06-24
Hailstorm
2013-06-02
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2013-06-02
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2013-06-02
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2013-06-02
Hailstorm
2013-06-02
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2013-06-02
Hailstorm
2012-08-04
Hailstorm
2012-08-04
Hailstorm
2012-07-17
Hailstorm
2012-06-08
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
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2012-05-29
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
Hailstorm
2012-05-29
Flooding
Tropical Storm Irene
2011-08-27Hailstorm
2011-08-21
Hailstorm
2011-08-10
Hailstorm
2011-07-13
Hailstorm
2011-07-13
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
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2011-06-09
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2011-06-09
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2011-06-09
Hailstorm
2011-06-09
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2011-06-09
Hailstorm
2011-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-07-21
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Hailstorm
2009-07-16
Hailstorm
2009-07-16
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2008-08-08Hailstorm
2008-08-06
Hailstorm
2008-07-19
Hailstorm
2008-07-19
Hailstorm
2008-06-27
Hailstorm
2008-06-27
Hailstorm
2008-06-10
Hailstorm
2007-08-30
Hailstorm
2007-08-16
Hailstorm
2007-08-16
Hailstorm
2007-07-10
Hailstorm
2007-07-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-04-15Hailstorm
2006-09-09
Hailstorm
2006-09-09
Hailstorm
2004-05-18
Hailstorm
2001-07-10
Hailstorm
2001-07-10
Hailstorm
2001-07-10
Hailstorm
2001-07-10
Hailstorm
2000-05-09
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-06-24Hailstorm
1998-05-20
Hailstorm
1998-05-20
Flooding
Snowmelt
1998-03-31Hailstorm
1997-07-07
Hailstorm
1996-06-13
Hailstorm
1994-07-26
Hailstorm
1994-05-26
Hailstorm
1993-05-11
Hailstorm
1993-05-11
Hailstorm
1989-07-27
Flooding
Extra-Tropical Cyclone
1989-05-24Hailstorm
1988-08-28
Hailstorm
1986-06-16
Hailstorm
1985-06-24
Hailstorm
1983-06-25
Hurricane David
1979-09-08
Hailstorm
1976-06-29
Hailstorm
1975-06-29
Hailstorm
1968-08-20
Hailstorm
1968-08-09
Hailstorm
1966-06-29