Several rounds of thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front across northern NY and then moved into VT and intensified during afternoon of July 18th. There were several reports of wind damage with these storms, mainly trees and utility lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 11:16:00 to 18-JUL-16 11:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 11:25:00 to 18-JUL-16 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large Hemlock tree and several smaller trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 13:33:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORCESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees down in northeast part of Worcester.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 12:15:00 to 18-JUL-16 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAAN BUNNELL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree down on utility lines due to thunderstorm winds.

Hail in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 11:15:00 to 18-JUL-16 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 11:32:00 to 18-JUL-16 11:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime size hail reported.

Hail in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 12:10:00 to 18-JUL-16 12:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MILTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail reported.

Hail in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 14:12:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOWER WATERFORD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail reported. No known damage.

Hail in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 18-JUL-16 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several hailstones estimated by photographs of approximately 1.5 inch in diameter.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 18:15:00 to 18-JUL-16 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST BERKSHIRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 11:30:00 to 18-JUL-16 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERBY CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large Maple tree downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 10:42:00 to 18-JUL-16 10:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH SHELDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Large maple tree uprooted near Abbey restaurant along Route 105.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 17:35:00 to 18-JUL-16 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 17:18:00 to 18-JUL-16 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOPSHAM
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 CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 12:36:00 to 18-JUL-16 12:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees on a house in the Hidden Pines development and power lines down across Jericho road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 14:00:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARNET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 14:01:00 to 18-JUL-16 14:01:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tree down along Interstate 91 Northbound and several trees down nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 13:15:00 to 18-JUL-16 13:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HANKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree crashed on foot bridge due to thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 18-JUL-16 12:22:00 to 18-JUL-16 12:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large tree branches downed on police cruisers at the police station. Minor vehicle damage and no injuries.