National Weather ServiceVermontSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 49 severe thunderstorm warnings for Vermont in 2025 and 66 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 43rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 55, 15% below the average of 65 for those months in 2008-2025. Addison was covered most often (358 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Vermont get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 55 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2023 | 71 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2019 | 48 |
| 2018 | 42 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2016 | 60 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2011 | 115 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2008 | 115 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | 358 | 88 | August 12, 2026 |
| Chittenden | 329 | 80 | August 11, 2026 |
| Washington | 304 | 68 | August 11, 2026 |
| Bennington | 300 | 42 | August 27, 2026 |
| Windsor | 259 | 46 | August 12, 2026 |
| Rutland | 248 | 45 | August 13, 2026 |
| Lamoille | 244 | 54 | August 11, 2026 |
| Franklin | 238 | 46 | August 10, 2026 |
| Orange | 211 | 45 | August 12, 2026 |
| Caledonia | 205 | 48 | August 27, 2026 |
| Windham | 195 | 25 | July 15, 2026 |
| Grand Isle | 191 | 38 | August 10, 2026 |
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.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Vermont in AreaZine's record
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 13, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Rutland, VT
Expired 3:45 p.m. EDT, August 13, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 12, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Addison, Orange, Rutland and 1 more, VT
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 12, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Addison, Rutland and Windsor, VT
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, August 12, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 10, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clinton, Essex, Addison and 5 more, NY and VT
Expired 12:30 a.m. EDT, August 11, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 8, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clinton, Chittenden, Franklin and 1 more, NY and VT
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, August 8, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningAugust 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clinton, Essex, Chittenden and 1 more, NY and VT
Expired 4:30 p.m. EDT, August 6, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningJuly 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Clinton, Chittenden, Franklin and 1 more, NY and VT
Expired 4:00 p.m. EDT, July 28, 2026
NWS BurlingtonWarningJuly 14, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Essex, VT
Expired 6:00 p.m. EDT, July 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.