Rutland County in central Vermont faces serious flooding from Otter Creek and its tributaries. Hurricane Irene in 2011 caused catastrophic damage across Rutland County with multiple communities cut off by flooding and roads destroyed. The county faces extreme winter storm risk from the Green Mountains. Rutland serves as the regional hub for central Vermont emergency coordination. The county was also significantly affected by the 2023 Vermont floods.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Flash Flooding / Winter Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Tornado |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Irene 2011 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (802) 773-9101 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | US-4 VT-7 VT-103 VT-30 |
// County Profile
| County | Rutland County VT |
| State | Vermont (VT) |
| Population | 58 |
| Area | 931 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Vermont Counties
Orange County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Low
Washington County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Moderate
Addison County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Low
Bennington County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Low
Chittenden County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Low
Lamoille County VT
Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
5/10
Low