A mid-level shortwave (disturbance) moved from southern Quebec into a unstable air mass across Vermont during the afternoon of July 8th. This lead to several rounds of thunderstorms, some with damaging winds, large hail and torrential rains of 2 to 3+ inches.

Hail in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 14:12:00 to 08-JUL-20 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIR HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail damage to siding of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 14:30:00 to 08-JUL-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: POULTNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:02:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DANBY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees, power poles and lines knocked down as well as damage to several structures form thunderstorm winds.

Hail in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 14:15:00 to 08-JUL-20 14:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:18:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: SWANTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power outages due to trees and lines down between Alburgh and Swanton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:25:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLOOMFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree and several other large branches down along Route 102 between Brunswick and Bloomfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAKERSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAIRFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:33:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MELVILLE LNDG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds on Georgia Shore Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:43:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: POINT HILL ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds on Woody Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:48:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHECKERBERRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds across sections of Milton, including Lakes and Woods roads and others.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:00:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST MILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds on Coon Hill road and spotty into Colchester Village.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:12:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX JCT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 12 inch diameter tree and several large branches downed by thunderstorm winds in Essex Junction.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:12:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ESSEX CENTER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and large limbs downed, as well as utility lines across Essex, including Old Stage and Center roads and Londonderry lane where damage was done to house siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:22:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:24:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILLISTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees down along the following roads in Jericho; Skunk Hollow, Barber Farm and Browns Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:36:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several fallen trees, limbs and utility lines across Bolton.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 15:03:00 to 08-JUL-20 15:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: DERBY CENTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several large branches and trees down between Derby Center and Holland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 16:43:00 to 08-JUL-20 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAITSFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous trees, branches and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds from Fayston, Moretown and Waitsfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 08-JUL-20 17:08:00 to 08-JUL-20 17:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees, lines and utility poles downed by thunderstorm winds.