A storm system in the Ohio Valley on Saturday, December 16th tracked northeast across the St Lawrence Valley during Sunday, December 17th. Heavy rain (around 3 inches) and mild weather resulted in flooding across the county. Flooding in Barre was severe with roads closed. Route 302 was closed for several hours and numerous homes and businesses experienced flood damage to the lower floors of structures. Route 2 in Middlesex was flooded at times. Across the county many roads and low land areas were flooded as smaller rivers left their banks.