Jul 4, 2013
A weak mid-atmospheric disturbance moving across a stationary surface boundary within an unstable, tropical air mass led to numerous showers and thunderstorms with torrential, flooding rains across portions of Vermont. Rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour were observed and detected by Dual-Pol radar. In addition, a woman was struck and injured by lightning in Barre.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 457122). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lamoille County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.