Heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches during the past 3-4 days had pre-saturated the soils across much of central Vermont. During the afternoon of July 1st, a series of heavy rain showers and thunderstorms moved across central VT delivering very heavy localized rainfall that caused some scattered flash flooding. A few of these thunderstorms had strong winds to topple a few trees as well.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:12:00 to 01-JUL-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOREST DALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Neshobe River was forced out of its banks in Brandon, causing extensive damage. Newton Road was heavily damaged, with much of the road scoured away to a depth of several feet. 16 homes were damaged, and residents were evacuated.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 14:53:00 to 01-JUL-17 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON LNDG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged local roads in Hubbardton, Benson, and West Haven.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: KILLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged Town Highway 22 in Killington, isolating several homes.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 14:53:00 to 01-JUL-17 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH DUXBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 230.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Brooks in Barre left their banks, flooding streets with rushing water. Gunner Brook left its banks in Barre, flooding streamside roads and yards with rushing water. Roads were also damaged throughout Middlesex, Duxbury, Northfield, Roxbury, and Warren.

Flash Flood in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: EAST RYEGATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged roads and washed out culverts in Ryegate and Barnet.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 14:07:00 to 01-JUL-17 14:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several branches down and a tree partially uprooted due to strong winds and saturated soils.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT TABOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.25M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged local roads and washed out culverts throughout southwest Rutland County. Flood waters rose into farm fields and rendered vegetable crops unusable.

Flash Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHEDDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged local roads in Windsor and Weathersfield.

Flash Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 15:30:00 to 01-JUL-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOCKBRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Flash flooding damaged roads across northern Windsor County. Flowing water covered Route 132 in Sharon, and multiple residences were cut off by high water and damaged roads throughout the area. Residences along Sargent Road in Norwich were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WINDSOR MILLER FLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several trees downed due to winds and saturated soils at Mount Ascutney State Park.

Flash Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 14:53:00 to 01-JUL-17 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ORWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flood waters covered a portion of Route 22A.

Flash Flood in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 15:45:00 to 01-JUL-17 17:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.90M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Roads throughout Orange County were heavily damaged by flash flooding. Thetford was particularly hard hit, where 75 percent of the towns roads were damaged. Residents were isolated by flood waters and damaged roads.

Flash Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 01-JUL-17 16:12:00 to 01-JUL-17 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAKE DUNMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Route 125 in Ripton was closed due to flash flooding, and local roads in Granville and Hancock were damaged and washed out by flood waters.