Following a heavy snowfall event on January 19-20 over southern Vermont, a strong low pressure system tracking through southern Canada ushered in an unseasonably warm and moist airmass on January 24th. Temperatures surged into the 40s to mid-50s. Steady rainfall occurred during much of the 24th as a secondary low pressure system developed over the Mid-Atlantic and tracked into southern New England. One four inches of rain was recorded over southern Vermont.
The combination of the rainfall along with the mild temperatures melting some of the snow resulted in areal flooding over portions of the region along with minor to moderate river flooding on the Walloomsac River. Some flooding due to ice jams also occurred. Several roads were closed due to flooding, there was a mudslide on Route 7A near Manchester, and trailer parks were evacuated in Brattleboro and Pownal.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 12:49:00 to 25-JAN-19 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRATTLEBORO
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large ice jams along the Whetstone Brook resulted in waters entering the Mountain Home Trailer Park, prompting the evacuation of eleven homes along Village and Edgewood Drives, Glen Street, and Melrose Terrace, as well as eight homes along Brookwood Drive. A total of 50 people were evacuated. The waters also flooded parking lots of businesses along Route 9.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 17:44:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDONDERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An unoccupied car was stranded in sixteen inches of water on Route 100 at Evergreen Road. The road was closed.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 13:30:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RUPERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An individual was stranded in his residence on Route 30 in Rupert due to floodwaters. Also, a few gravel roads in the town washed out.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Route 313 was closed at Sandgate Road due to flooding.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGATE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Southeast Corners Road was washed out due to flooding.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: SUNDERLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sunderland Hill Road in Sunderland and River Road in Manchester were closed due to high water.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 10:42:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH RUPERT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house on Route 133 was evacuated due to floodwaters entering the first floor. The house sustained major damage.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANCHESTER CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

An ice jam on the Bourn Brook caused water to back up onto Richville Road, prompting a closure between Union Street and East Manchester Road. Heavy equipment had to be used to remove large ice chunks from the road. Also, rising waters on Depot Street resulted in sewer backups in businesses between Marble Mill and Richville Road.

Debris Flow in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A mudslide was reported in the southbound lane of Route 7A at Red Mountain Road. Nearby, Dunham Road was closed due to high water and washouts.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 24-JAN-19 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POWNAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Floodwaters from the Hoosic River entered the Alta Gardens Trailer Park and prompted the evacuation of eight individuals. Four mobile homes sustained damage from the flooding, at least two of which saw major damage. Monetary damage amounts were estimated.