What is the relative riverine flooding risk for the covered Vermont city?
Burlington uses FEMA data for Chittenden County, which has a relative riverine flooding score of 53.0/100.
Riverine Flooding Risk by City in Vermont
See FEMA's relative riverine flooding score and annualized frequency for the county-equivalent area used by this city.
FEMA area covered
53.0/100
Chittenden County
Covered cities: Burlington
These are relative FEMA scores for county-equivalent areas. They are not annual probabilities or property-level findings.
Vermont riverine flooding data
Cities sharing a FEMA area are grouped together and receive the same score.
| Area | FEMA area and cities | Rating | Score | Annualized frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEMA | Chittenden County | Relatively Low | 53.0/100 | 2.417 per year |
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
Preparing for riverine flooding
Ready.gov Be Informed ↗For a home or move
- ✓Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions.
- ✓Review policy exclusions, deductibles, and temporary-living coverage with a licensed professional.
- ✓Keep inspections, inventories, and critical documents in a secure location you can access after an emergency.
For a household plan
- ✓Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions.
- ✓Maintain water, food, lighting, medications, and communications for several days.
- ✓Create a household communication plan and practice it before an emergency.
Questions about riverine flooding risk in Vermont
Why does this city use one FEMA score?
FEMA publishes this hazard metric for Chittenden County, not for municipal boundaries or individual properties. The city page is a way to find the FEMA area that contains each place.
Are these riverine flooding figures city-level?
No. The city links provide geographic navigation, while the score and frequency cover the FEMA county-equivalent area shown. Address-level conditions require local maps and property details.
Is the FEMA relative score an annual probability?
No. The relative score compares FEMA areas on a 0–100 scale. Annualized frequency appears separately with hazard-specific units.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0, released March 2023. Hazard data covers FEMA county-equivalent areas.