National Weather ServiceVermontHigh Wind WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
High Wind Warnings in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 6 high wind warnings for Vermont in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (27 times since 2008).
How many high wind warnings does Vermont get?
Every high wind warning that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
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 | 27 | 6 | December 19, 2025 |
| Western Windham | 24 | 2 | November 6, 2025 |
| Eastern Rutland | 21 | 6 | December 19, 2025 |
| Eastern Addison | 20 | 5 | December 19, 2025 |
| Eastern Chittenden | 19 | 5 | December 19, 2025 |
| Eastern Franklin | 17 | 4 | December 19, 2025 |
| Western Rutland | 17 | 5 | December 19, 2025 |
| Lamoille | 15 | 3 | December 19, 2025 |
| Eastern Windham | 13 | 2 | November 6, 2025 |
| Grand Isle | 10 | 2 | December 19, 2025 |
| Western Chittenden | 10 | 4 | December 19, 2025 |
| Western Franklin | 10 | 3 | December 19, 2025 |
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 high wind warning?
A high wind warning means sustained winds of 40 mph or more for an hour or longer, or gusts of 58 mph or more, in most offices; some mountain and coastal offices use higher values. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Vermont.