An area of low pressure tracked up the East Coast and intensified in the process as it brought widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across southern Vermont on December 18, 2023. The rain fell light to moderate in intensity during the early morning hours, then became heavier during the later morning and early afternoon hours before tapering off. Rainfall totals were between 2 and 4 inches. This rain led to both areal and river flooding across the region.
In addition, wind gusts between 35 and 50 mph combined with the soft ground surfaces resulted in some power outages. Many area schools had an early dismissal on Monday as a result of the flooding.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:15:00 to 19-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TOWNSHEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Forest Road from Townshend State Park to Redwig Farm is closed due to a washout.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 to 19-DEC-23 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONDONDERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Route 11 in Londonderry near the intersection of Route 100 was closed at the bridge due to rising flood waters from the West River.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:15:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST TOWNSHEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Culvert failures have caused road washouts on Back Windham Road in Townshend.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 12:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JAMAICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swift water rescue team pulled three people from a house in Jamaica.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAWSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rising waters and a failed culvert from the North Branch Ball Mountain Brook washed out a portion of Pikes Falls Road near Jamaica.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAWSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rains led to the closures of Dalewood Road and Trager Road near Jamaica.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RAWSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rains led to a washed out culvert resulting in the closure of Goodaleville Road near Route 30.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRATTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rains led to the closure of West Jamaica Road near Jamaica.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST WARDSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A landslide was reported in the Town of Wardsboro.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRATTLEBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rising waters on the Whetstone Brook closed a bridge on Dettman Drive near West Brattleboro. In addition, flood waters flowed into the Tri-Park Co-Op Housing facility, including along Valley Road and Edgewood Drive, flooding residential homes.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 12:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRATTLEBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rising waters on the Whetstone Brook closed a bridge on George F. Miller Drive near West Brattleboro.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 12:15:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST BRATTLEBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rising waters on the Whetstone Brook closed a bridge on Meadowbrook Road near West Brattleboro.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 10:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Shearer Hill Road was closed due to a culvert washout.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 10:45:00 to 18-DEC-23 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARLBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Whitaker Farm Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST DUMMERSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hescock Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:30:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST HALIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rising waters from the Green River flowed over portions of Green River Road.

Strong Wind in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

The combination of gusty winds and soft ground surfaces resulted in some power outages across southern Vermont.

Strong Wind in EASTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

The combination of gusty winds and soft ground surfaces resulted in some power outages across southern Vermont.

Strong Wind in WESTERN WINDHAM, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 03:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Reported by: Newspaper

The combination of gusty winds and soft ground surfaces resulted in some power outages across southern Vermont.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 11:00:00 to 18-DEC-23 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The Batten Kill River overflowed its banks in Arlington causing minor flooding.

Flood in BENNINGTON, VERMONT
From 18-DEC-23 10:45:00 to 18-DEC-23 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAPER MILL VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Walloomsac River near North Bennington overflowed its banks resulting in some minor flooding near the Paper Mill Village.