A backdoor cold front and mid-level disturbance moved into a moderately unstable airmass during the afternoon of the 2nd, which resulted in the development of showers and thunderstorms across northern New York that moved into Vermont. Some of these thunderstorms were locally severe, which produced damaging winds that knocked down trees and powerlines in South Burlington and Richmond (Chittenden county) as well as Barre (Washington county) and North Williamstown (Orange county). A tin barn was collapsed by thunderstorm winds in Bradford (Orange county). In addition, some of these severe storms produced large hail of 3/4 inch in diameter or greater, including just shy of golf ball size in Moretown (Washnigton county), nickel size hail in South Burlington (Chittenden county) and East Barre (Washington).
In addition, the bell tower of the Old Brick Church in Williston (Chittenden county) was struck by lightning that caused a fire to the structure. Also, lightning struck a home in South Burlington (Chittenden county) which resulted in a minor fire and structural damage.

Hail in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 15:45:00 to 02-JUN-07 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BTV)BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Nickel size hail reported at the NWS Burlington office at the Burlington airport in South Burlington, as well as several other locations within South Burlington.

Hail in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 17:05:00 to 02-JUN-07 17:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BARRE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 15:50:00 to 02-JUN-07 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm winds in South Burlington near Twin Oaks road, Kennedy Drive and Interstate 89 and 289 near Exit 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 16:10:00 to 02-JUN-07 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 17:10:00 to 02-JUN-07 17:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines down on West and Falls Bridge roads.

Lightning in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 16:15:00 to 02-JUN-07 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the bell tower of the Old Brick Church in Williston. This caused a subsequent fire that resulted in significant structural damage to the historic church built in 1832.

Lightning in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 16:05:00 to 02-JUN-07 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH BURLINGTON
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a single family home on Bluestar Lane, which resulted in a fire that damaged the roof and attic.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 17:00:00 to 02-JUN-07 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARRE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees downed in Barre by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 16:40:00 to 02-JUN-07 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORETOWN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Slightly smaller than golfball size hail occurred, which caused dents to several vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 02-JUN-07 17:30:00 to 02-JUN-07 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An aging tin barn was totally destroyed by thunderstorm winds. There were also reports of several trees down on local roads.