Strong Wind in Bennington, Vermont

Strong Wind March 16, 2026 – March 17, 2026 · Bennington, Vermont

51 mph

Measured gust (44 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 51 mph wind gust was recorded at the Bennington State Airport. An estimated 450 people were without power throughout Bennington County.

The wider storm

A strong low pressure system brought a period of strong winds, along with rain, to southern Vermont on March 16-17, 2026. Winds started in the southerly direction before switching to the west behind the cold front. Widespread wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph were observed. Approximately 1350 customers lost power across Bennington and Windham Counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1325308. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

Tornadoes near your address

See every tornado that passed near a place you know, measured to its path.