On September 30th, an area of low pressure moved north through the mid Atlantic states. Southerly flow ahead of the low tapped into deep tropical moisture, including moisture associated with the dissipated remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole.
Heavy rain spread into Vermont late on September 30th and continued October 1st, and eventually produced four to five inches of rain.

Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 13:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The Winooski River flooded portions of Bridge Street in Richmond to a depth of six to eight inches. Downstream in Essex, North Williston Road was closed by flood waters, and there was extensive field flooding along the Winooski.

Flood in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 06:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMBRIDGE JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding along the Lamoille River and its tributaries caused flooding in the town of Cambridge. In the village of Jeffersonville, 3 houses were threatened by runoff from Route 108 and Williamson Court Hill, and required sandbagging by emergency workers. Route 109 was closed north of Jeffersonville between Hog Back Road and Route 108 by the flooded Lamoille River. In Cambridge Village, Route 15 was closed by water covering the highway near the wrong way bridge.

Flood in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 09:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAIDSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters forced the closure of Route 102 through Maidstone.

Flood in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 08:45:00 to 01-OCT-10 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLS RIVER
Flood cause: Dam / Levee Break
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A beaver dam burst on Bible Hill Road in Wells River Village, releasing flood waters and a debris flow. The flood impacted 2 houses, 1 barn, and field flooding, and forced the closure of Route 5 in Wells River.

Flood in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 12:50:00 to 01-OCT-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH RANDOLPH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 14 was covered by water in South Randolph, reducing travel to one lane.

Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 08:09:00 to 01-OCT-10 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RUTLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

East Creek left its banks and covered the breakdown lane of Route 7 on the north side of Rutland, and Moon Brook caused street and basement flooding on Clover Street in Rutland. In Chittenden, portions of Wildcat Road were covered in water and closed. In Clarendon, Creek Road was closed by flooding from Otter Creek.

Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 08:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHFIELD CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The Dog River left its banks in Northfield, flooding portions of Water Street.

Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 09:00:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DUXBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Winooski River flooded on its path through Washington County. In Waterbury, the Winooski flooded parking lots of the Vermont State Office Complex, as well as low lying recreation areas. Elsewhere along the Winooski there was extensive field flooding.

Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 08:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding along the upper reaches of the White River closed Route 100 just north of Rochester near Quarry Hill Road.

Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 01:39:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Mad River created extensive flooding throughout the Mad River Valley. Portions of Route 100B was flooded in Moretown near Dickerson Road and Freeman Hill Road. In Waitsfield, Meadow Road, Bridge Street, and parking lots near Bridge Street were flooded by the Mad River, as well as Route 100 near the Route 17 intersection. In Warren, a portion of the shoulder of Route 100 was damaged by the Mad River south of Warren Village.

Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 04:45:00 to 01-OCT-10 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER GRANVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from rainfall continued to affect Addison County as the earlier flash flood event transitioned to a flood event. In Granville tributaries to the White River flooded a barn along Route 100, stranding livestock, and Route 100 was flooded near North Hollow Road. Route 116 near Bristol was closed by flood waters, along with River Road between New Haven Mills & Route 7. South of Middlebury, 3 Mile Bridge Road continued to flood.

Flash Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 00:33:00 to 01-OCT-10 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BREAD LOAF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain that began on September 30 caused Flash Flooding during the early morning hours of October 1. In Bristol, water washed over Route 116 on the north and side of the village. South of Bristol the New Haven River flooded route 116 and approached a bridge, forcing the closure of the road. In Lincoln, flood waters from the New Haven River threatened Burnham Hall, and emergency workers were dispatched to deploy flood panels. Farm buildings were flooded in Lincoln as well. A culvert on the New Haven was overwhelmed upstream at the corner of Ripton Road and Grimes Road. River Road between New Haven Mills and Route 7 was closed by flooding of the New Haven River. Further south near Middlebury, 3-Mile Bridge Road was closed by flood waters from the Middlebury River between Route 7 and Halliday Road. A portion of Route 125 was closed when a mudslide undermined the road near Ripton.

Flood in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 08:35:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LYNDON CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains caused flooding along the Passumpsic River and its tributaries in Lyndonville. On the north side of Lyndonville, Water covered Routes 122, 114, and 5 between the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Passumpsic, and Miller Run. Miller Run also flooded Center Street near Route 122. Further downstream along just south of Lyndonville village, Route 5 was closed between Hill Street and Red Village Road by flood waters from the Passumpsic. A motorist was trapped by rising flood waters but escaped to safety, and two kayakers were reported missing but later found safe. Evacuations were recommended to residents along Route 122 between Lyndonville and Interstate 91 due to limited access.

Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 09:30:00 to 01-OCT-10 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Browns River flooded Route 128 and Pettingill Road in Essex near the Essex/Westford town line.

Flood in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 01-OCT-10 13:05:00 to 01-OCT-10 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Barton River flooded, closing Route 5 Orleans and Barton villages. Other local roads were flooded by the Barton river further downstream between Orleans and Coventry Station.