Flash Flood — Franklin, Vermont

1997-07-15 to 1997-07-16 · near Countywide, Franklin, Vermont

Event narrative

A cold front stalled across northern Vermont during the morning hours of July 15, 1997 and focused heavy convective rain during the morning of July 15. This resulted in numerous road and bridge washouts, especially in eastern Franklin county. Extensive flooding of tributary rivers was followed by flooding of larger rivers. Flooding of the Trout River was especially severe and resulted in major road and bridge washouts in Montgomery Center.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5616936. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.