Southerly deep layer flow in the atmosphere provided a feed for abundant tropical moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to the northeast. Showers and thunderstorms developed on a daily basis in the summertime heat, and rainfall rates as high as two to three inches in an hour were observed, and flash flooding resulted in several areas where storms remained stationary or repeatedly moved across the same area.

Flash Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding from thunderstorms closed a portion of Route 100 near Rochester.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHELSEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding from heavy rainfall closed Route 12A near Randolph Village, as well as Falls Hill Road near Ordway Road in Tunbridge.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 07-JUL-13 20:06:00 to 08-JUL-13 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HYDEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Route 4A near Castleton was closed due to culvert washouts, and Staso Road in Castleton was covered with water.

Flash Flood in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 09-JUL-13 17:25:00 to 09-JUL-13 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBANY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding from thunderstorms with heavy rainfall washed out Nault and Duck Pond Roads in Barton, and Route 16 was covered by flood waters.

Flash Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANCOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding from thunderstorms with heavy rainfall flooded and forced the closure of portions of Route 100 near Hancock.

Flash Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 15:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BETHEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water from flash flooding closed a portion of Route 14 in northern Windsor County.

Flash Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 14:45:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SALISBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding from heavy rainfall washed out portions of West Salisbury, Leland, and Smead Roads in southeast Addison County.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 10-JUL-13 14:47:00 to 10-JUL-13 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUDBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Roads were washed out by flash flooding in northeast Rutland County...including Blacksmith Road at the Sudbury Town Office.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 09-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Excessive runoff from heavy thunderstorm rainfall caused flash flooding along the Jail Branch Brook that runs through the center of Williamstown village. Water was flowing over the bridge on Route 14, and Routes 14 and 64 and other local roads such as Becket street were closed due to flooding, and a 600 to 700 foot section of road was washed away. Fifteen to twenty homes and four businesses were impacted.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 09-JUL-13 17:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST WALLINGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall produced flash flooding in southeast Rutland County. Multiple washouts on Route 103 near the intersection of Route 155 were reported by State Police, with rocks and debris washed on to the road. Route 103 was closed due to the flooding.