A mid level disturbance combined with a surface front and weak wave of low pressure moved across an unstable air mass over Vermont during the afternoon and evening of July 13th. Several lines of showers and thunderstorms moved across the region with some storms producing damaging winds, including a microburst and a weak tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 16:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRIDPORT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines downed by thunderstorm winds from the remains of a confirmed microburst further to the west.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:45:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAITSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:35:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:37:00 (EST-5)
Location: VERSHIRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:52:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and powerlines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 16:36:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRIDPORT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS storm survey has confirmed a  microburst occurred near Shoreham with estimated  maximum winds of 85 mph. Between 50 and 75 large trees  were found snapped and uprooted with some structural  damage including metal roofing and siding damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMOILLE, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:13:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: CADYS FALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds from Lamoille County sheriffs.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORANGE, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:13:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRAINTREE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 16:40:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHOREHAM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees downed and some snapped due to an apparent microburst. A microburst was confirmed in the near vicinity of Crown Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:15:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 19:05:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Additional thunderstorm produced more localized tree and branch damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in ORLEANS, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:48:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:48:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and powerlines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 16:56:00 to 13-JUL-23 16:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 19:12:00 to 13-JUL-23 19:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GREENBUSH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds and some siding damage to a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:57:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:57:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHITTENDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 18:50:00 to 13-JUL-23 18:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT HOLLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines reported downed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:00:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLEBURY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:43:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees reported downed by thunderstorm winds, including blocking Route 73.

Tornado in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 13-JUL-23 17:04:00 to 13-JUL-23 17:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON LNDG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power lines were downed in multiple directions near Benson and along it's path.  Confirmed peak winds of 85 mph.