Windsor County, Vermont
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
5
Tornado reports
64
Hail reports
65
Floods since 1996
645
All events
5
Deaths
$164.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Windsor 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.
Training showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall affected this area between the early morning and early to mid afternoon on July 10. Observations and radar estimates show 3 to 7 inches of rainfall occurred, with localized totals to 8 inches. Severe to devastating flash floo…
Numerous vehicle accidents due to icy roads. Ice accumulation less than one tenth of an inch. A accident between a vehicle and a tractor-trailer resulted in a fatality of the driver of the vehicle.
Flash flooding damaged roads across northern Windsor County. Flowing water covered Route 132 in Sharon, and multiple residences were cut off by high water and damaged roads throughout the area. Residences along Sargent Road in Norwich were damaged.
Devastating flash flooding as a result of 4 to 7+ inches of rainfall occurred across all of Windsor county, especially in the foothills of the Green Mountains such as Rochester, Ludlow, Stockbridge, Barnard, Woodstock, Plymouth, Cavendish. Several dozens roads (state and local), …
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Irene caused devastating flooding along the White and Ottauquechee River and their tributaries. Homes, businesses, and roads were flooded throughout Windsor county. The White River at West Hartford crested at 28.40 feet, about a foot below the r…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An NWS storm survey found EF-1 tornado damage in the western part of the town of Woodstock. The maximum estimated winds were 100 mph and the estimated track length was 1.3 miles. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped. Solar panels and several roofs were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hartford Fire Dept reported downed powerlines and uprooted or downed trees near Brookside Drive and several neighborhoods in the Hartford area. Survey determined it was a likely microburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several uprooted trees and damage to large tree limbs along the Quechee Club golf course near and south of Lake Pinneo Beach. Survey determined it was a likely microburst.
Hail Hail
Nickel size hail reported.
Flood Flood
Water flooded several sections of Route 106 near Amsden, VT as reported by the public and law enforcement.
Flood Flood
A few reports of flooded roads were received from the Dept. of Highways. This included Whitney Road and Sioux Dr. in the town of Springfield, VT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of large trees downed by thunderstorm winds across Hartford and White River Junction, including some uprooted, split at the top and falling onto property and causing damage. Also reports of large hail in excess of one inch diameter and localized road washouts and …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several roads compromised by flash flooding the White River Junction/Hartford area, affecting many residences and businesses. This included, but was not limited to North Main St., Gates St., Fairview Terrace, Maple St., and the VA Hospital off the VA Cutoff Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and powerlines downed across Route 11W by Anderson Road forcing a road closure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos of tree damage, some downed and some damaged, in Springfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees downed across Springfield from an apparent wet microburst with damage to trees and fallen trees onto multiple structures and vehicles. some of the roads impacted were Spring, Summer and Wall streets.
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 minor to moderate flood, including the Ottauquechee and Williams river watersheds where several roads an…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds across town.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Training showers and thunderstorms affected portions of eastern Windsor County during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 4, 2023. Most affected was the town of Springfield, VT where rainfall of two to three inches fell in just a few hours. This led to several reports …
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported.
Hail Hail
A second round of quarter size hail reported.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Training showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall affected portions of northwestern Windsor and far eastern Addison Counties in Vermont on the evening of August 3, 2023. Rainfall amounts of three to four inches occurred in this area leading to areas of flash flooding. T…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall impacted the affected area during the early afternoon hours of July 18. Radar estimates and ground observations showed between two and four inches of rain fell, leading to scattered areas of flash flooding, most notably in Middletown …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds and some siding damage to a house.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Two to three inches of rainfall affected the area on the morning of July 10 leading to a few areas of flash flooding, most notably from Weathersfield to Woodstock during which several state and federal highways were damaged.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local post office reported pavement and culvert washout on Middle Rd. in Weston, VT.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and branches on power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree, limbs and utility line down on Upper Falls road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and several other branches down on utility lines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of large trees down in /around Pomfret including Howe Hill road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and utility lines down across Woodstock and north toward Hartford. At least 10 different reports of tree damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of numerous trees downed, snapped or uprooted, including utility poles and some siding removed from a structure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of numerous trees downed, snapped or uprooted, including utility poles across Chester, including Lovers Lane, Blue Hill road and School road. Some damage to structures due to fallen trees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and powerlines downed throughout Springfield.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts were 2 to 5 inches.
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 6 to 12 inches with much of this falling in the late evening of February 3rd to around daybreak on February 4th. In extreme southern portions, freezing rain and sleet were prevalent through the early morning hours with 1/4 inch ice accumulation as well.…
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 5 to 10 above zero on t…
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 8 to 12 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
Ice accumulation of a tenth or higher, localized up to 1/4 inch, due to freezing rain/drizzle. Numerous vehicle accidents (solo or multi-vehicle) due to icy roads, including temporary closure of Interstate 91 (north and southbound) for more than 25 miles.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A widespread 5 to 8 inches fell across the area.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Isolated tree limbs and small trees downed by strong winds, falling on utility lines with numerous wind around 40 mph but locally higher likely based on damage.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 21 | 0 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 0 |
| 2007 | 47 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 | 20 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 13 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 2 | 1 |
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