State history
Tornadoes in Vermont
Vermont averages 1 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.
The stats
- Average: 1 tornadoes/year.
- Peak season: Summer.
- Regional patterns.
- Community awareness.
Notable events
- Very rare events — occasional weak.
- 1902 St. Johnsbury tornado — historic.
Major cities
Burlington
45k.
Rutland
15k.
South Burlington
20k.
Montpelier
8k. Capital.
Barre
9k.
Essex
22k.
NWS coverage
NWS Burlington
VT.
Preparedness
- Weather radio.
- WEA enabled.
- Family communication plan.
- Community shelter awareness.
- Storm shelter installation.
- Insurance current.
- Regular drills.
For residents
- Preparedness essential.
- Local NWS office familiarity.
- Community engagement.
- Family plan.
- Insurance verification.