Training showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall affected portions of Rutland and Windsor Counties in Vermont during the late afternoon and early evening hours of August 4, 2023. The City of Rutland experienced significant flash flooding with roads closed and some significant property/infrastructure damage. Some of these thunderstorms also produced wind damage and hail.

Flash Flood in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 15:45:00 to 04-AUG-23 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROCTOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Training showers and thunderstorms affected portions of Rutland County, VT during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 4, 2023. Areas in the City of Rutland were particularly hard hit by significant flash flooding after two and a half to four inches of rain fell. Areas along East Creek, Moon Brook and Tenney Brook bore the brunt of the flooding, with many roads closed or impacted by high water. Nearly two dozen residents were evacuated along Clover St. near the Moon Brook as homes were inundated and their electrical systems compromised.

Flash Flood in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 17:15:00 to 04-AUG-23 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Training showers and thunderstorms affected portions of eastern Windsor County during the late afternoon and evening hours of August 4, 2023. Most affected was the town of Springfield, VT where rainfall of two to three inches fell in just a few hours. This led to several reports of flash flooding, particularly along portions of Wall St. and Hartness Avenue.

Hail in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 12:31:00 to 04-AUG-23 12:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASIN HARBOR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail reported by VT State trooper.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 12:31:00 to 04-AUG-23 12:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: BASIN HARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees downed by thunderstorm winds in Button Bay State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 15:21:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST RUTLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees downed by thunderstorm winds on Boardman Hill road.

Hail in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 16:45:00 to 04-AUG-23 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A second round of quarter size hail reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 16:05:00 to 04-AUG-23 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: WALLINGFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees downed by thunderstorm winds in apparent wet microburst that also produced flooding between Wallingford and Middletown Springs.

Hail in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 15:49:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARENDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple reports of hail, including quarter size hail reported.

Hail in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 14:35:00 to 04-AUG-23 14:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Slightly larger than quarter size hail reported.

Hail in RUTLAND, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 15:09:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MENDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail reported.

Hail in WINDSOR, VERMONT
From 04-AUG-23 15:26:00 to 04-AUG-23 15:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail reported.