A significant cold front and strong mid-level disturbance caused numerous thunderstorms to develop in Quebec province Canada by late morning then travel and intensify across VT during the afternoon. Significant and widespread damage occurred with more than 20,000 utility outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 16:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down throughout town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH ROYALTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees down along Interstate 89 from Mile marker 25 to NH state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 16:27:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:18:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and utility lines down across town roads and Route 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:27:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBBARDTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down along Route 30 and other parts of town, some falling on structures. 1 fatality.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:25:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and utility lines down along Post road and Route 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SHERBURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down on Crickett Hill road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST CASTLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:25:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: (BTV)BURLINGTON ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines down on Dorset street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:24:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLCHESTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees down along Route 2A.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:05:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAND ISLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees downed on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBURNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:47:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHARLOTTE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:35:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:24:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and large limbs down across or leaning onto Interstate 89 northbound.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:02:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONKTON RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAINTREE HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:19:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUTNAMVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees down along Route 12 near Wrightsville Dam.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 14:36:00 to 23-JUL-16 14:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several utility lines down across road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports of numerous trees downed or snapped along Interstate 89 between mile markers 50 in Barre to mile marker 25 near Bethel.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:55:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: THETFORD CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and utility lines down as well as fallen on houses causing structural damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 23-JUL-16 15:12:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles blown off house and power out.