A mid-atmospheric disturbance and weak surface boundary moved across a hot, humid and unstable air mass, temperatures in the 80s/90s and dewpoints in the low 70s, during the afternoon and evening hours of July 17th. This combination created several strong to severe thunderstorms that moved across the northern third of Vermont.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 17-JUL-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree and limbs down on two vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 17:58:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of trees and power lines down on several roads and ono some vehicles and houses in Newport.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:13:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large maple and several smaller trees, branches and power line down along Route 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:10:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOLCOTT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree and several branches along Route 15 in Wolcott.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:35:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Numerous trees down, as well as power lines down throughout Danville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 17-JUL-13 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LUNENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several scattered trees down due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:10:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRAFTSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated wind gust between 50-60 mph with outdoor furniture being tossed and trees bent over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:27:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: STANNARD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Mesonet observation of 58 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 19:40:00 to 17-JUL-13 19:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees, power lines and some vehicle damage throughout town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 18:35:00 to 17-JUL-13 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST PEACHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility reported several trees and wires down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 17-JUL-13 19:45:00 to 17-JUL-13 19:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Utility reported several trees down between St. Johnsbury and Barnet along Route 5.