See which Vermont counties have winter storm, flash flood or wind warnings in effect today
2 activeWinter Weather AdvisoryHamilton; Northern Warren; Bennington; Western WindhamUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM EST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 12:02AM EST until November 13 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
New York, Vermont
Winter Weather AdvisoryWestern Essex; Eastern Addison; Eastern RutlandUntil Nov 13, 10:00 AM EST
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 1:20AM EST until November 13 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Burlington VT
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest on road conditions in Vermont, visit https://newengland511.org and for New York, visit https://511ny.org.
New York, Vermont
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What to do
Steps for the hazards currently alerted in Vermont.
Get ready
Now
Check 511 for traffic, road conditions and restrictions before you leave, and share your timetable and your primary and alternate routes. In a winter storm warning, delay travel until conditions improve.
Source: NWS: Before a winter stormA wind chill warning means dangerously low wind chill is expected, which can cause frostbite and hypothermia. Avoid going outdoors if possible.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →Include a phone and charger, blankets or sleeping bags, a flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit, high-calorie food, extra dry clothing and a shovel. Keep the gas tank near full.
Source: NWS: Before a winter storm Full guide →Have a flashlight with extra batteries, a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio, extra prescription medication, and food and water that need no cooking or refrigeration.
Source: NWS: Before a winter storm Full guide →
Decide
If conditions worsen
In a blizzard warning, do not travel. If travel is unavoidable, carry a winter survival kit. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle and wait for help.
Source: NWS: Winter watches, warnings and advisories Full guide →
Ride it out
During
Wear layers of loose, lightweight, warm clothing. If the heat goes out, close off unneeded rooms, stuff towels in door cracks, and eat and drink to fuel your body's heat production.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →Stay in the vehicle and run the engine about 10 minutes each hour for heat. Open a window slightly and keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow to avoid carbon monoxide.
Source: NWS: During a winter storm Full guide →The areas most prone to frostbite are uncovered skin and the hands and feet. People exposed to extreme cold can develop hypothermia in a matter of minutes.
Source: NWS: Cold Full guide →Never use a generator inside your home or garage, even with doors and windows open. Run it only outdoors, more than 20 feet from windows, doors and vents.
Source: CDC: Carbon monoxide
Vermont counties with active weather alerts
4 counties have at least one National Weather Service alert in effect. An alert that covers several counties is counted in each.
| County | Active alerts | Warnings | Alert types |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison County | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Bennington County | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Rutland County | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Windham County | 1 | 0 | Winter Weather Advisory |
Counties are listed by the National Weather Service alert areas. What watches, warnings and advisories mean →
Vermont severe weather alerts by type
What each kind of alert means and where to see it for Vermont.
Vermont tornado watches and warnings
None active in Vermont right now. A tornado watch means tornadoes are possible.
Vermont severe thunderstorm watches and warnings
None active in Vermont right now. A severe thunderstorm has winds of 58 mph or higher, hail 1 inch across or larger, or both.
Vermont flood watches and flash flood warnings
None active in Vermont right now. A flood watch means flooding is possible.
Vermont winter storm, ice storm, snow and blizzard warnings
2 active in Vermont right now. Winter alerts run from a watch (possible within about 48 hours) to a warning (occurring or imminent) and an advisory for less serious but still inconvenient conditions.
Vermont heat advisories and extreme heat warnings
None active in Vermont right now. A heat advisory is the lower level and an extreme heat warning the higher level; both based on the heat index.
Vermont wind advisories and high wind warnings
None active in Vermont right now. A wind advisory is for strong winds; a high wind warning is for damaging winds.
Other alert types: Tropical · Fire weather · Coastal · Marine
Vermont tornado history: last tornado, strongest and worst on record
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database, 1950 through 2025.
Vermont has 49 tornadoes on record, about 1 a year, and 17 of them since 2000. That ranks Vermont number 47 among the 50 states by count. None were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 12 injuries and no recorded deaths.
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Vermont tornadoes have come from June through August. The single busiest month is July (35% of the total).
Counts use each tornado's starting state. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale. The database ends in 2025, so more recent tornadoes are not included.
Vermont flood map and flood warnings
No flood watch or warning is active in Vermont right now. Flood zones are mapped by FEMA street by street. FEMA's Flood Map Service Center lets you search an address and see its flood zone.
Vermont storm tracker: storms and events
No tracked events involve Vermont right now.
Common questions
Is there a tornado warning, winter storm warning or other weather warning in Vermont right now?
Right now Vermont has 0 tornado alerts and 2 winter storm alerts. The most serious active alert is Winter Weather Advisory, in effect for Hamilton; Northern Warren; Bennington; Western Windham. It is listed until Nov 13, 10:00 AM EST. Source: National Weather Service.
Which Vermont counties have weather alerts right now?
4 Vermont counties have at least one active National Weather Service alert. The most affected: Addison County (1 alert: Winter Weather Advisory); Bennington County (1 alert: Winter Weather Advisory); Rutland County (1 alert: Winter Weather Advisory). The full table is on this page and updates every 15 minutes.
When was the last tornado in Vermont, and how many have there been since 2000?
The most recent tornado in the NOAA Storm Prediction Center database for Vermont is July 13, 2023, rated EF0. The database lists 17 Vermont tornadoes since 2000 and 49 since 1950. It runs through 2025, so it does not include later tornadoes.
What is the strongest tornado in Vermont history?
By rating, the strongest in the record is October 24, 1955, rated EF2. Ratings before 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
How does Vermont rank for tornadoes among the states?
Vermont ranks 47th of 50 states by the number of tornadoes since 1950: 49 in all, about 1 a year. 0 were rated EF3 or stronger. They caused 0 deaths and 12 injuries, and the busiest year was 1962 with 5. Each tornado is counted in the state where it started.
When is tornado season in Vermont?
Most Vermont tornadoes in the record came from June through August. July is the busiest single month, with 35% of the total. Tornadoes can happen in any month.
Where do I find Vermont emergency management and National Weather Service offices?
The state agency is Vermont Emergency Management (https://vem.vermont.gov/). The National Weather Service offices that cover Vermont include NWS Albany, NY, NWS Burlington, VT. Evacuation zones and orders come from your county or state emergency management office, not from this site.
Which Vermont cities and counties have their own alert pages?
This site has city pages for Chittenden County (Burlington). Each city page shows the alerts for the center of that city.
Be ready in Vermont
Official-source guides for the weather Vermont sees most.
Cities and counties in Vermont
Live alerts and local storm history for each city, grouped by the county it is in.
Chittenden County: Burlington
Alert data comes from the National Weather Service and is refreshed every 15 minutes.