Orleans County, Vermont
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
51
Hail reports
59
Floods since 1996
661
All events
5
Deaths
$514.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Orleans County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 5 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
An automobile accident involving two cars occured on Shattuck Hill Road in Derby during the late morning. It resulted in two fatalities and one injury.
Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Irene inundated roads in Orleans County Vermont. The Barton River flooded river road near Orleans, and the Barton River at Coventry crested at 10.27 feet at 04:00 am EST Aug 29, over two feet above flood stage of 8.0 feet. Other local roads near Tro…
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 especiall…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several wind gusts in the 40-50 mph with the passage of the sharp cold front during the early morning hours. Some isolated to scattered power outages reported.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall across the region was 4 to 6 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the region were 4 to 7 inches.
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 5 to 15 below zero combined with winds to create wind chill values of 25 to 40 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 9 to 18 inches, including; 17 inches in Greensboro and Glover, 13 inches in Craftsbury Commons, 12 inches in Morgan, 11 inches in Coventry and Newport with 9 inches in Albany Center.
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 25 to 40 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 amounts of 2 to 4 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 4 to 7 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 10+ inches across the region with the highest totals in the higher elevations of western Orleans county.
Hail Hail
One inch diameter hail observed and photographed.
Heat Heat
Dangerous heat across the region for both June 23rd and 24th with daytime temperatures in the lower to mid 90s and dewpoints in the 70s creating heat index values between 95 and 105.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds along West Jay road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 8 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 3 to 6 inches across the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts across the area were generally 3 to 5 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulations of 4 to 7 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 10 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall ranged from 4 to 8 inches across the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall in Orleans county ranged from 3 to 6 inches in eastern sections to over a foot along the Green Mountains and neighboring communities. Westfield reported 21 inches, 14 inches in Morgan, 13 inches in Greensboro with 9 inches in Craftsbury and Lowell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were observed, including; 3 inches in Albany and Charleston.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dept. of Highways reported VT-111 was closed between Old McCabe Rd. and VT-11 due to flash flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Media reported flash flood damage in the towns of Morgan and Charleston. Location of events and times approximate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dept. of Highways reported significant flash flooding the the Morgan Center area, specifically on VT-111 at Water St. Additional reports of severe flash flooding on Toad Pond Rd. along the Sucker Brook in Morgan were also received via the public and media. Some homes and business…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Dept. of Highways reported several roads closed or damaged due to flash flooding in the Orleans/Brownington/East Charleston area. These included, but were not limited to VT 58 in Orleans and VT 105.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down on utility lines.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy, wet snowfall totals of 12 to 20+ inches were common. Some specific snowfall totals include; 22 inches in Greensboro, 21 inches in Westfield and Morgan, 18 inches in Troy and Barton, 16 inches in Newport/Derby and 15 inches in Orleans.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across Orleans county were generally 8 to 12 inches but some southern, higher terrain received higher totals. Some specifics included; 14 inches in Morgan, 13 inches in Brownington, 11 inches in Craftsbury and Irasburg with 9 inches in Newport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy wet snow accumulated on the night of March 9th that led to scattered power outages across the region. Additional snowfall, more powdery, fell during the night of March 10th through midday March 11th. Storm total snowfall was 6-12+ inches. Some specific snowfall totals inclu…
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several reports of wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range along with varying types of tree damage that impacted power. A measured wind gust of 55 mph occurred in Lowell.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Flat ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.2 inches were observed in sections of the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were observed.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Mesonet and public reports of wind gusts of 40-50 mph were reported as well as isolated to scattered tree and utility line damage.
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
Wet snow accumulated 3 to 8 inches across the region with the higher totals mainly at elevations above 1500 feet.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 7 inches were observed.
Flood Flood
Widespread heavy rainfall and substantial snow melt led to saturated soils and ponding of water and runoff across roads into streams and rivers with some gaged rivers reaching moderate flood, including the Coventry and Missisquoi watersheds where several roads and homes were floo…
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.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 23 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 13 | 1 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 |
| 2008 | 30 | 0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 27 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 1 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
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