Snowmelt from an above normal snowpack and daytime high temperatures in the 50s and 60s on the 25th and 26th, combined with rainfall of a half to one inch early on the 26th to set the stage for a significant flood event across the region. Late in the day on the 26th into the early morning hours of the 27th thunderstorms repeatedly moved over central and northern Vermont, dumping over two inches of rain into already saturated soils and swollen rivers and streams. Flash flooding during the overnight hours late on the 26th quickly transitioned into river flooding by the morning of April 27.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 27-APR-11 02:30:00 to 27-APR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding of the Missisquoi River and its tributaries. The Missisquoi River flooded portions of Route 105 between Sheldon and Berkshire. The Trout River, a tributary to the Missisquoi, flooded portions of Route 118 between Montgomery Center and East Berkshire, and a slope failure closed a portion of Route 118. Other local roads in Enosburg, Fairfax, Georgia, St. Albans, and Swanton were damaged by flood waters. The river gage on the Missisquoi River at East Berkshire exceeded its flood stage of 13 feet at 02:33 EST on April 27, and crested at 13.66 feet at 04:45 EST.

Flash Flood in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 23:00:00 to 27-APR-11 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flash flooding across central Lamoille County. In Stowe, Morristown, and Johnson numerous roads were washed out.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 22:00:00 to 27-APR-11 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DUXBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms on top of snowmelt caused flash flooding in Duxbury Vermont. Several town roads were destroyed, and washouts as much as 60 feet long and 9 feet deep were scoured out by flood waters.

Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 21:00:00 to 27-APR-11 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt flooded roads across Addison County. Most damage was confined to washouts of dirt roads and some culverts in Vergennes and Starksboro.

Flash Flood in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 22:35:00 to 27-APR-11 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 58 near Orleans VT in the town of Barton was closed by mud and tree debris, and was reduced to one lane by flooding between Barton and Irasburg. Leblanc Road in Barton was closed due to flood damage. In Morgan, a portion of VT Route 111 was closed due to power lines and poles downed by flash flood waters, and a portion of the road was washed out. Residents on nearby Toad Pond Road were evacuated because of flooding. Other numerous roads were damaged by flood waters elsewhere in Morgan, and in the towns of Brownington, Charleston, Derby, and Holland. Route 100 near the Westfield/Lowell town line was due to flooding, and Mines Road in Lowell was damaged by flood waters.

Flood in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 23:59:00 to 29-APR-11 06:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE ELMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe flooding occurred along the Lamoille river from Johnson downstream through Cambridge. In Johnson, the Grand Union shopping plaza was inundated by several feet of water, along with other low lying homes and businesses. Much of Jeffersonville was inundated, and in Cambridge homes were surrounded by water. Route 15 was flooded in many locations between Morrisville and Cambridge. The Lamoille River at Johnson VT exceeded flood stage of 13.0 feet at 00:15 EST on April 27, and crested at 16.97 feet at 09:30 EST on April 27, the fourth highest crest on record. The Lamoille at Jeffersonville exceeded its flood stage of 450.0 feet at 23:59 EST on April 26,  and crested at 454.21 feet at 12:00 EST on April 27.

Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 27-APR-11 06:00:00 to 27-APR-11 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHARON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters from heavy rain and snowmelt damaged White Brook Road in Sharon Vt.

Flood in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 27-APR-11 00:00:00 to 28-APR-11 13:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEFFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding of the upper reaches of the Passumpsic River and its tributaries. In Lyndonville, Routes 5, 122, and 114 were closed by flood waters, and homes and businesses were flooded. Downstream in St. Johnsbury Center Route 5 was flooded, forcing the evacuation of three houses and the closure of several businesses. The river gage on the East Branch of the Passumpsic near East Haven VT  exceeded its flood stage of 6.5 feet at 00:09 EST on April 27, and crested at 9.09 feet at 05:00 on April 27.

Flash Flood in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 27-APR-11 01:16:00 to 27-APR-11 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flash flooding across Essex County VT. Numerous roads and culverts were washed out, including portions of route 102 in Lemington and Canaan. In Beecher Falls, several homes were flooded and the fire station was flooded by 6 feet of water.

Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 26-APR-11 22:00:00 to 27-APR-11 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JONESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain and snowmelt caused flooding across eastern Chittenden County. Headwater points flooded first late on the 26th into the early morning hours of the 27th, with road washouts in Underhill and Jericho in the steeper terrain. Browns River flooded portions of route 15 and 128 in Essex. The Winooski River flooded Bridge Street and Volunteer Green in Richmond, North Williston Road in Essex, and portions of the Intervale in Burlington and Colchester. The river gage on the Winooski River at Essex Junction went above its flood stage of 15.0 feet at 07:24 EST on April 27 and crested at 16.28 feet at 12:45 EST on the 27th.