Western Rutland storm history
Storm events recorded in Western Rutland, Vermont between 1950 and 2025.
264
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
14
Floods
3
Deaths
$7.7M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Several observed wind gusts in the 40-50 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 55 mph. A tree fell on a woman outside in Castleton that resulted in her…
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, but some isolated power outages as well.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 3 to 5 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of a 1 to 2 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the region were 5 to 8 inches.
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 Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulations of a dusting to an inch along with flat ice accumulations upwards of 1/3 to 1/2 inch were observed.
High Wind High Wind
Numerous wind gusts in excess of 45 mph and several above 55 mph were recorded and combined with freshly fallen snow and light ice coating on trees led to some scattered power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across the county were 4 to 10 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. In addition, there was several hours of slee…
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 Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts across the region were 5 to 8 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall accumulations of 2 to 5 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 3 to 6 inches of snow was observed with 5 inches in Rutland and West Pawlet and 4 inches in Castleton.
High Wind High Wind
Several locations within Rutland county experienced downed trees and limbs resulting in more than 10,000 outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy, wet snowfall totals of 8 to 20+ inches were common. Some specific snowfall totals include; 23 inches in Killington, 21 inches in north Shrewsbury, 17 inches in Brandon, 12 inches in Pittsford, 9 inches in Wallingford and 8 inches in Rutland.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals across Rutland county were generally 12 to 24 inches but some southern, eastern higher terrain received 24+ inches. Some specifics included; 30 inches in Wallingford, 26 inches in Shrewsbury, 22 inches in Rutland and Danby, 20 inches in Pawlet and Chittenden with …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A mixed rain changing to snow occurred with snowfall totals of 3 to 8 inches across the region.
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.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches were observed with some localized higher totals.
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.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several reports of 40-50 mph with some tree limb damage and isolated to scattered power outages.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 6 to 9 inches were observed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A heavy wet snow accumulated 2 to 4 inches across the area with the higher totals at elevations above 1200 feet.
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 to numerous power outages. Some specific snowfall totals included; 26 inches in Danby Four Corners, 21 inches i…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A widespread 7 to 10 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 4 to 7 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; -27 in Mendon, …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A general 5 to 10 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A general 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the region.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A widespread, heavy wet snow fell across Rutland county with snowfall totals ranging from 6 to 8 inches in the valley locations to 14 to 20 inches in the mountains that resulted in numerous power outages. Some specific snowfall totals include; 22 inches in Shrewsbury, 13 inches i…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals were 4 to 8 inches with the higher totals in the higher elevations.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts of 6 to 10 inches were common, the heaviest occurring in the latter third of the event.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Total snowfall ranged from 10 to 14 inches with much of this falling in the late evening of February 3rd to around daybreak on February 4th.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Bitterly cold wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero late Wednesday night (26th) through mid-morning Thursday (27th) and again late Friday night (28th) into midday Saturday (29th). Actual air temperatures were 10 to 15 below zero on the morning of the 27th and around zero on the morn…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum temperatures Friday morning (1/21) were 5 to 15 below zero and 10 to 20 below zero on Saturday (1/22). Coldest wind chills early Friday morning were 5 to 10 degrees colder.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals of 6 to 8 inches were common.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 25 to 35 below zero were observed across the region with actual air temperatures of 10 to 15 below zero Friday evening through midday Saturday. Overnight minimum temperatures Saturday night-Sunday morning were 10 to 20 below zero with calm/light wi…
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum temperatures on the morning of the 11th (Tuesday) were 0 to 10 below zero with winds creating wind chills in the 15 to 25 below zero range. Daytime highs only reached the single numbers above zero with still sub-zero wind chills. Lows Tuesday night fell below zero early t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light accumulation of ice, less than a tenth of flat ice, due to freezing rain/drizzle. Numerous vehicle accidents (solo or multi-vehicle) due to icy roads.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A widespread 5 to 8 inches fell across the area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Isolated to scattered tree limbs and small trees downed by strong winds, falling on utility lines.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Rain changed to snow by late afternoon with snowfall amounts ranging from 2 to 5 inches.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Several reports of wind gusts in the 40-45 mph range, including 48 mph in Fair Haven and 45 mph at Rutland airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports of 2 to 4 inches were common along with a light accumulation of sleet and freezing rain. Freezing rain measured up to a tenth of an inch.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0 |
| 2011 | 14 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |