Washington storm history

Three to seven inches of rain fell during the afternoon/evening of July 10 and into the morning hours on July 11. Severe flash flooding occurred, most notably in the Barre area where the Stevens and Jail Branches of the Winooski River were overwhelmed. A number of homes and busin…

High temperatures in the upper 80s to upper 90s with dewpoints in the 60s and 70s created dangerous heat indices in the 95 to 110 degree range between June 30th and July 5th. One fatality was reported when a 67-year-old male died from Hyperthermia in his place of residence in Wat…

Dept. of Highways and the public reported numerous roads and bridges washed out in the Plainfield area. Some of the damage was catastrophic with several homes completely destroyed along the Great Brook. NWS Storm Surveys the following day confirmed other road washouts not specifi…

Training showers and thunderstorms with heavy to torrential rainfall affected this area from the early morning to early afternoon hours on July 10, 2023. Observations and radar estimates show 3 to 6 inches of rain occurred, with localized amount to 7-8 inches. This lead to areas …

Three to seven inches fell in the area through the day, leading to severe flash flooding along the Jail and Stevens Branches of the Winooski River in the Barre, VT area. Areas along Route 302 were hardest hit. Some flash flooding was also noted in Montpelier and Berlin, VT during…

Severe todevastating flash flooding occurred across much of Washington county, especially in the foothills of the Green Mountains. Communities such as Roxbury, Warren, Waitsfield, Fayston, Moretown, Montpelier, Barre, Berlin, Northfield suffered major damage to roads and bridges …

Flooding from Tropical Storm Irene caused extensive flooding across Washington County VT. The Winooski River was the primary river in flood in Washington County, cresting at 19.05 feet in Montpelier at 21:15 EST August 28, the second highest crest on record. Flooding was extensiv…

Devastating flash flooding occurred in the towns of Berlin, Plainfield, Cabot, Marshfield, Montpelier, and Northfield. The Stevens Branch flooded much of downtown Barre, and swift water rescues were conducted for people trapped by flood waters. Many homes and businesses were floo…

Routes 302 and 100 in East Barre near Dugout Restaurant flooded. Eventually several roads including Routes 302 and 110 were washed out, taking several vehicles downstream. The Dugout Restaurant and several homes were flooded with significant flood and structural damage.

Elevated flat ice accumulations were generally 0.2 to 0.4 inches across the area with vehicle accidents being the main impact. some isolated to scattered power outages occurred as well.

Snowfall totals of 3 to 7 inches were observed.

Snowfall totals of 2 to 6 inches were observed.

Snowfall totals across the region were 4 to 6 inches.

Trees down and powerlines pulled from a house on College street.

Tree and numerous branches downed by thunderstorm winds, including on utility lines on Lincoln street near Perry Hill road.

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.

Tree down on Berlin road as well a reports of other downed trees in the vicinity.

Dime size hail reported.

Country Club of Barre and several other tree damage reports across Plainfield.

Several reports of roads closed due to flash flooding and/or debris on roadways in the Montpelier and East Montpelier areas. This includes, but is not limited to U.S. Route 2 near the Pioneer St. Bridge and U.S. Route 14.

Numerous roads either compromised or washed out by flash flooding in the Warren/Waitsfield areas. These include, but are not limited to, VT Route 100, Brook Rd., Sherman Rd., and Tucker Hill Rd.

Snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were observed.

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.

Snowfall totals across the county were 8 to 18 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.

A widespread snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain at times with snowfall accumulations of 3 to 5 inches across the area.

Snowfall amounts were 3 to 7 inches north to south.

Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 7 inches were observed.

Snowfall totals of 2 to 5 inches were observed.

Snowfall ranged from 2 to 8 inches across the region.

Snowfall in Washington county ranged from several inches to nearly a foot in the higher terrain. Some specific snowfall totals include; 12 inches in Cabot, 10 inches in Warren and Northfield, 9 inches in Berlin, 8 inches in Calais, 7 inches in Moretown and 6 inches in Montpelier.

A general 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.

Snowfall totals of 4 to 12 inches were observed, including; 8 inches in Northfield, 6 inches in Berlin and 5 inches in Plainfield and Middlesex.

A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds along Route 2.

Dept. of Highways reported several roads washed out in the Middlesex and Moretown areas, including, but not limited to Route 100B. NWS surveys the following day also confirmed washouts on Route 100.

Emergency mgmt. reported multiple streets experiencing flash flooding in the City of Barre with evacuations ongoing.

Flash flooding of road shoulders and gravel roads were reported in portions of Washington and county, especially in Worcester, Woodbury and into western Cabot due to 2-3+ inches of rainfall within a 2-3 hour period.

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Heavy, wet snowfall totals of 12 to 20+ inches were common. Some specific snowfall totals include; 24 inches in Warren and Northfield, 20 inches in Barre, 18 inches in Cabot and Waterbury, 15 inches in East Montpelier and 13 inches in Plainfield.

Snowfall totals across Washington county were generally 10 to 18 inches but some southern, higher terrain received 20+ inches. Some specifics included; 25 inches in Little River State Park, 22 inches in Plainfield, 17 inches in Waterbury, 15 inches in Barre, 12 inches in Berlin a…

Heavy wet snow accumulated on the night of March 9th that led to power outages across the region. Additional snowfall, more powdery, fell during the night of March 10th through midday March 11th. Storm total snowfall was 8-15+ inches. Some specific snowfall totals include the hig…

Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-50 mph range along with varying types of tree damage that impacted power.

Flat ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.2 inches were observed in sections of the area.

Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were observed with a few 8 inch totals.

Mesonet and public reports of wind gusts of 40-50 mph were reported as well as isolated to scattered tree and utility line damage.

Several reports of 40-50 mph with some tree limb damage and isolated to scattered power outages.

Wet snow accumulated 4 to 8 inches across the region with the higher totals mainly at elevations above 1500 feet.

Snowfall totals of 8 to 12+ inches were observed, including 15 inches in Marshfield, 13-14 inches in Barre.