Flash Flood — Chittenden, Vermont

2013-05-23 to 2013-05-24 · near Underhill Center, Chittenden, Vermont

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 445930. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.