Flash Flood — Franklin, Vermont

2023-07-21 · near East Sheldon, Franklin, Vermont

Event narrative

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall trained across the affected area during the afternoon hours of July 21. Radar estimates and ground observations showed between two and four inches of rain fell, leading to scattered reports of flash flooding, most notably in the Enosburg Falls, VT area where Routes 105 and 108 were closed due to high water and road damage.

Wider weather episode

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, a few with heavy rainfall affected portions of Vermont during the afternoon on July 21. A few storms trained across northern Franklin County, VT, leading to scattered flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1112328. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.