Flash Flood in Chittenden County, Vermont

Flash Flood May 23, 2013 – May 24, 2013 · Chittenden County, Vermont

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding from heavy rainfall washed out roads, culverts, and bridges in Underhill, Jericho, and Essex. Route 15 was closed due to flood waters in Jericho. Roads that were particularly hard hit included Cilley Hill Road, Poker Hill Road, Weed Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, and Pleasant Valley Road.

The wider storm

Heavy rainfall from training showers and thunderstorms produced flash flooding across Chittenden and Lamoille Counties in Vermont beginning in the afternoon and evening of May 23. Excessive runoff in the steep terrain of eastern Chittenden and Lamoille counties washed out bridges, culverts, and roads. During the overnight hours the flash flooding transitioned to a flood event as larger rivers such as the Lamoille and Browns river responded to the increased flows.

Began near Underhill Center (44.5470, -72.8277).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 445930. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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