A weak upper level disturbance moving through a very warm, humid and unstable air mass lead to scattered thunderstorms, including several severe storms in the Champlain Valley of Vermont. Severe storms caused damaging winds in the form of downed tree limbs, trees and utility lines. An elderly couple drowned while kayaking on Mallets Bay as the storm moved through.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:46:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees down with some power outages reported in Bridport near Fiddlers lane. Spotter reported measured wind gust of 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:45:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHAMPLAIN ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous branches and a few trees down on several roads in Colchester Mallets Bay area, including Prim, Porters Point, Colchester Point. Eldery couple were kayaking near Thayers beach when the storm struck and both capsized and drowned.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:15:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST ALBANS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of trees downed on utility lines, vehicles and homes across St. Albans.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:06:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several tree branches and a few trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Milton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:08:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOWMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two large trees down on Old State road by Essex country  club.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:20:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHGATE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees downed and mobile home moved off foundation.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:24:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and utility lines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:57:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Tree and branches downed by thunderstorm winds on utility lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 30-JUL-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STOWE FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several trees and large branches downed in Smugglers State park.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 16:24:00 to 30-JUL-19 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees down on Cider Hill Road and Rte 125.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 16:28:00 to 30-JUL-19 16:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees downed by thunderstorm winds along Rte 14 in Woodbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 16:48:00 to 30-JUL-19 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: ACKWORTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Trees and wires downed by thunderstorm winds on Rockydale road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:52:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HERO
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Reported at North Hero bridge project.

Lightning in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:38:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH HERO
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house in North Hero was determined to be struck by lightning and caused a fire that damaged the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 15:00:00 to 30-JUL-19 15:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHECKERBERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous branches and trees downed by thunderstorm winds between Colchester and Milton along the Route 7 vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:30:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Alburgh.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:42:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous reports of tree limbs and trees downed by thunderstorm winds in the New North End of Burlington, including the bike path.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 30-JUL-19 14:55:00 to 30-JUL-19 14:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: MAQUAM
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and utility lines downed by thunderstorm winds on Maquam Shore road.