Eastern Chittenden County, Vermont
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2003 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
0
Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
3
Floods since 1996
301
All events
0
Deaths
$5.2M
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Widespread trees and large branches down, utility poles, partial roofs, barn and shed damage, etc.. Some of the hardest hit communities include Hanksville, Richmond, Bolton, Jericho and Westford.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several wind gusts in the 40-50 mph from the west with the passage of the sharp cold front during the early morning hours. Several wind gusts in excess of 40 mph from the south on March 16th with no to little impacts.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall across the region was 5 to 7 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the region were 4 to 9 inches with localized amounts in excess of 10 inches along the western slopes of the Green Mountains.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Daytime temperatures falling to the single digits above zero on Saturday (2/7) combined with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph with higher gusts created wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero during the daylight hours. Saturday night (2/7) - Sunday morning (2/8)...although winds dimini…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Actual air temperatures around 10 to 15 below zero combined with winds to create wind chill values of 20 to 30 below zero during the overnight of January 29th into the midday hours of January 30th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 10 to 16 inches, including; 16 inches in Shelburne, South Burlington and Charlotte, 15 inches in Milton, Essex Junction and Burlington, 14 inches in Williston and Colchester, 12 inches in Westford with 11 inches in Hinesburg and Huntington.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Actual air temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero combined with winds to create wind chill values of 20 to 35 below zero during the night of January 23rd into the morning hours of January 24th. Morning low temperatures on January 25th were 10 to 20 below zero with light winds creati…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 1 to 4 inches were reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Elevated flat ice accumulations were generally 0.1 to 0.2 inches across the area with vehicle accidents being the main impact.
High Wind High Wind
Scattered tree damage with several measured wind gusts in excess of 60 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the region were 3 to 5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the region with the highest totals in the higher elevations approaching the spine of the mountains.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 6 inches were observed.
Heat Heat
Dangerous heat across the region for both June 23rd and 24th with daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and dewpoints in the 70s creating heat index values between 100 and 110.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were observed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Numerous wind gusts in excess of 40 mph were recorded and combined with freshly fallen snow for considerable blowing and drifting snow that caused some driving hazards of poor visibility and snow covered roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 10 to 15 inches with brisk winds developing in the evening hours to begin blowing and drifting snow that caused some driving hazards of poor visibility and snow covered roads through February 17th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A widespread snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times with snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts across the area were generally 2 to 4 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were observed along the western slopes.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 10 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall across the region was 6 to 12 inches over the course of two days.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Long duration snowfall with snowfall totals ranging from 2 to 6 inches across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were observed, including; 3 inches in Westford and Stevensville.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Estimated wind gusts and or local mesonet observations in the 40-50 mph range across fully leaved trees resulted in numerous reports of downed branches and trees on utility lines, structures and property (Vehicles).
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy, wet snowfall totals of 4 to 18+ inches were common with only a few inches along the immediate lakeshore and 18+ inches in the foothills. Some specific snowfall totals include; 22 inches in Underhill, 19 inches in Westford, 15 inches in Williston, 14 inches in Milton, 10 in…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across Chittenden county were generally 7 to 10 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy wet snow accumulated on the night of March 9th that led to isolated power outages but the main storm was the wraparound, northwest upslope, powdery snowfall during the night of March 10th through midday March 11th. Storm total snowfall was 8-15+ inches. Some specific snowfa…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range along with varying types of tree damage that impacted power.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were observed.
High Wind High Wind
Mesonet and estimated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were reported as well as reports of downed tree limbs, trees and utility lines.
High Wind High Wind
Several reports of 50-55 mph but greater tree damage outside of that area for estimated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Numerous power outages as well.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy wet snow accumulated 3 to 6 inches in the valleys with 6 to 10 inches in elevations above 1200 feet. These accumulations led to scattered power outages and hazardous travel.
Frost/Freeze Frost/Freeze
A hard freeze with temperatures in the 20s occurred across much of the area for several hours in the morning.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy, wet snow fell across the county with a general 10 to 20 inches of snow, the higher totals across the higher terrain. This led to some tree damage and scattered power outages. Some specific snowfall totals included; 20 inches in Huntington, 17 inches in Nashville and 16 i…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills impacted the area from early Friday morning through Saturday evening. The coldest was Friday night with low temperatures 15 to 25 below zero and wind chills 30 to 45 below zero. Some specific low temperatures included; -25 in Milton, …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 2 to 4 inches of snow fell.
High Wind High Wind
Several observed wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range but observational network is rather sparse. Based on numerous downed branches, trees and utility lines and similar damage where observed winds were at least 60 mph, would estimate at least 60-65 mph peak wind gusts possibly great…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A heavy wet snow fell across Chittenden county with snowfall totals of 6 to 12 inches. Some specific snowfall totals include; 11 inches in Underhill, 10 inches in Milton, 9 inches in Williston and 6 inches Colchester.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
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