May 10, 2000
A storm system moved across New England late Wednesday and Wednesday night. Heavy convective rainfall resulted in rises on area rivers. On the Mad River at Moretown, the river gage exceeded flood stage during the evening hours. Flooding was reported in Moretown. A mudslide was reported on Route 14 in Barre while water was reported flowing across Routes 2 and 14 in East Montpelier.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5149285). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Washington County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.