Flash Flood — Orleans, Vermont

2023-07-10 · near Jay, Orleans, Vermont

Event narrative

Three to as much as six inches of rain fell on the affected area during the late afternoon and evening on July 10. Several reports of road washouts were received, including Bear Mountain Road in Newport Center, VT.

Wider weather episode

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall affected Vermont from late afternoon of the 9th through the early morning hours on the 11th. During the roughly 36-hour period, 4 to as much as 9 inches of rain fell across much of the Green Mountains, leading to devastating flash and riverine flooding.

Major river flooding was observed in the Winooski, Lamoille and Otter Creek basins with moderate to major flooding in the White River basin. Severe river flooding occurred in the communities of Montpelier, Waterbury, Johnson, Cambridge and Woodstock. State estimated damage between July 7- July 21 was in the $400-500. Million range between flash flooding and the devastating major river flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1112187. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.