 | This article is missing information about effects in New England as a whole. (April 2023) |
 The train station in Bellows Falls, Vermont depicted on a postcard after the Great Flood of 1927 | |
| Date | November 2–4, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Location | Vermont, and bordering regions in New England |
| Deaths | 85 deaths (84 in Vermont) |
| Property damage | $50 million (1927 USD) |
The Great Flood of 1927 was a flooding event in Vermont, and some parts of the bordering states. In early November 1927, heavy rainfall across New England caused extensive and destructive flooding. Vermont experienced the majority of the damage. In total of 85 people died and damage exceeded $50 million.[1]
Following a very wet October, record levels of rainfall fell in early November. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated 53% of the state received more than six inches of rain,[2] (the greatest recorded amount being 9.86 inches (250 mm) in Somerset) which caused rivers throughout the state to flood.[3] The flood is considered the worst flood in Vermont, with the only comparisons being the 2011 Hurricane Irene floods and those of July 2023.[3][4]
- ^ "Historic Flood November 1927". National Weather Service Forecast Northeast River Forecast Center. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ "Flashback Photo: The Great Vermont Flood of 1927 - New England Historical Society". www.newenglandhistoricalsociety.com. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- ^ a b Hilke, Jens. "About The 1927 Flood". Landscapes Change Program. University of Vermont. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- ^ "Flood of 1927". Vermont History Explorer. Vermont Historical Society. Retrieved December 30, 2016.