Flash Flood — Orleans, Vermont

1997-07-15 to 1997-07-16 · near West Portion, Orleans, Vermont

Event narrative

A cold front stalled across northern Vermont during the morning of July 15, 1997. This front focused heavy convective rain in this area. Extensive flooding with a number of road washouts resulted. Rises on area rivers were quite rapid. The Albany and Hardwick areas were especially hard hit with road washouts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5617020. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.