National Weather ServiceVermontFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 5 flood advisories for Vermont in 2025 and 22 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 49th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (177 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Vermont get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2008 | 54 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Vermont get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Vermont?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington | 177 | 19 | May 15, 2025 |
| Windham | 175 | 29 | August 13, 2025 |
| Washington | 44 | 0 | August 3, 2015 |
| Addison | 43 | 0 | January 12, 2014 |
| Franklin | 39 | 0 | January 12, 2014 |
| Chittenden | 39 | 0 | January 12, 2014 |
| Windsor | 32 | 0 | August 22, 2011 |
| Rutland | 32 | 0 | August 22, 2011 |
| Orange | 32 | 0 | March 30, 2014 |
| Lamoille | 31 | 0 | August 3, 2015 |
| Caledonia | 30 | 0 | August 3, 2015 |
| Orleans | 24 | 0 | January 31, 2013 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Vermont.