by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:23 AM 8:29 PM 15 hours and 6 minutes On this date in 1953, people were beginning to look for ways to beat the heat. A brief but intense heat wave climaxed on the 18th and 19th. Both Cornwall and Wilder, VT topped out at 100 degrees, while Bellows Falls reached 102...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:13 AM 8:36 PM 15 hours and 23 minutes Beware the “Blackberry Frost”. And just what is a blackberry frost? In some of those cold hollows which have earned their reputation, even early July is not exempt from frost. On this date in 1962, West Burke, VT dropped to 29...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:10 AM 8:38 PM 15 hours and 28 minutes Wet weather in June 1973 climaxed during the last few days, producing over 6 inches of rain in many locations during the 29th and 30th, resulting in widespread flooding, killing two people. Extensive damage to roads, crops, and...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:13 AM 8:37 PM 15 hours and 24 minutes On this date in 1990, flood waters were raging through portions of northern Vermont. A line of thunderstorms from St. Albans to Fairfax, east-southeast to Worcester, Plainfield, and Wells River stalled, resulting in 3 to 6...
by FLEK Admin | Jan 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
5:11 AM 8:37 PM 15 hours and 26 minutes Dr. Hiram Cutting of Lunenburg, VT recorded many interesting weather events, including the following from Victory, VT on this date in 1842. A very strong and apparently noisy tornado swept through the little town in Essex...
