Severe weather in Upstate NY & Vermont

In early July, Rochester, New York issued a Yellow Alert for severe thunderstorms as a weather system moved into the region. By late July, the same system had slowed and produced repeated heavy rain across southern Vermont and the Adirondack area of northern New York. Forecasts called for up to two inches of rain, raising flash‑flood risk in towns such as Brattleboro, Bennington, Manchester, Rutland, Middlebury, Burlington, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. The storm also knocked out power for roughly 3,000 customers in Rochester, prompting officials to reinforce the Yellow Alert, advise residents to stay indoors, avoid windows during lightning, and heed flood‑related safety recommendations.

The progression shows the storm evolving from isolated thunderstorm threats to a prolonged, widespread rain event that triggered flood warnings and power disruptions across the broader Upstate New York and Vermont region.