A mid level disturbance moved into a moderately unstable airmass across Vermont during the late afternoon/early evening of May 21st. Scattered thunderstorms developed in NY and southern Quebec and intensified as they moved east into VT. Several reports of damaging winds and a few observations of hail greater than one inch in diameter were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:50:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several reports of large branches snapped or trees down across Williston from Creamery Road in the south, northeast across Interstate 89 into Williston Village and North Williston road.
On site survey showed snapped branches were from rotten trees and many of the uprooted trees were large maple and/or willow trees with shallow roots in saturated soils. Some structures received minor damage from fallen trees and one willow tree fell on a jeep in a driveway.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:47:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees down or uprooted near the intersection of Route 116 and South Brownell road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in GRAND ISLE, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:25:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 17:35:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Hardwick with a large branch fell and caused minor property damage to the Hardwick Police department building.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 17:18:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several branches downed and a 10 inch diameter branch snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 17:38:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHGATE SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Strong thunderstorm winds knocked down several branches and trees, including an 80 foot maple tree. Downed trees caused some minor property damage as well.

Hail in ESSEX, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ISLAND POND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 17:27:00 to 21-MAY-22 17:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEEBE PLAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree and branches downed by thunderstorm winds onto powerlines along Derby road near Beebe road.

Hail in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 21-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 21-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHGATE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Estimated larger than quarter size hail reported.