Based on NOAA Storm Events Database records from 1996 to 2025, these are the Vermont counties with the most recorded flood events. Windham County tops the list with 130 events. The data includes river floods, flash floods, coastal flooding, and hurricane-related flooding.
| Rank | County | Total Events | River Floods | Flash Floods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windham County | 130 | 60 | 68 |
| 2 | Washington County | 84 | 30 | 54 |
| 3 | Chittenden County | 83 | 42 | 36 |
| 4 | Addison County | 80 | 27 | 49 |
| 5 | Bennington County | 79 | 48 | 30 |
| 6 | Rutland County | 73 | 33 | 37 |
| 7 | Caledonia County | 65 | 28 | 37 |
| 8 | Franklin County | 60 | 38 | 18 |
| 9 | Lamoille County | 59 | 24 | 35 |
| 10 | Orleans County | 59 | 29 | 30 |
| 11 | Windsor County | 55 | 11 | 44 |
| 12 | Orange County | 33 | 13 | 20 |
| 13 | Essex County | 28 | 10 | 18 |
| 14 | Grand Isle County | 13 | 7 | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025).
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