Moderate Risk Vermont  ·  Noreaster / Blizzard / Flooding / Ski Resort / Mass Gathering

Stowe VT

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  VERMONT

5 / 10
Threat Score
Population
4,314
Elevation
732
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Noreaster / Blizzard / Flooding / Ski Resort / Mass Gathering
County FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Stowe in Lamoille County is Vermonts premier ski destination and faces extreme noreaster and blizzard conditions. The winter tourism season brings tens of thousands of visitors creating serious mass gathering emergency management challenges. The Little River and West Branch create flooding risk during spring snowmelt.

// 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.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score5 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardNoreaster / Blizzard / Flooding / Ski Resort / Mass Gathering
FEMA Flood ZoneLow
County FEMA Declarations6
Last Major Event2023 July Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (802) 253-7321
Evacuation RoutesState and US highways
Elevation732 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Lamoille County VT
Vermont · Flash Flooding / Winter Storm
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5/10
Low Risk