National Weather ServiceVermontSevere Thunderstorm WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watches in Vermont
The National Weather Service issued 6 severe thunderstorm watches for Vermont in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 39th most of any state. 2026 through September: 7, 15% below the average of 8 for those months in 2008-2025. Bennington was covered most often (129 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm watches does Vermont get?
Every severe thunderstorm watch that covered part of Vermont. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2008 | 14 |
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 | 129 | 21 | August 27, 2026 |
| Windham | 127 | 19 | July 15, 2026 |
| Rutland | 99 | 11 | July 15, 2026 |
| Windsor | 98 | 11 | July 15, 2026 |
| Orange | 93 | 11 | July 15, 2026 |
| Addison | 88 | 11 | July 15, 2026 |
| Washington | 84 | 9 | July 15, 2026 |
| Chittenden | 82 | 10 | July 15, 2026 |
| Caledonia | 77 | 8 | July 15, 2026 |
| Lamoille | 77 | 7 | July 15, 2026 |
| Essex | 73 | 8 | July 15, 2026 |
| Franklin | 69 | 8 | July 15, 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.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
Severe thunderstorm watches come from the NWS Storm Prediction Center when storms with large hail or damaging winds are possible over a large area for several hours. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Vermont.