1986: Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 mph in Forestburg, in Sanborn County. Thunderstorm winds gusting to 100 mph uprooted trees and damaged buildings in the northern part of Hanson County. On several farms, barns, garages, silos, and small buildings were destroyed. The worst affected area was south of Epiphany where large steel sheds were damaged and a roof was blown in.

1777: The Battle of Bennington, during the Revolutionary War, was fought after being delayed a day by rain. The rain delayed British reinforcements and allowed the Vermont Militia to arrive in time, enabling the Americans to score a victory by defeating two British armies, one at a time.

1952: The village of Devon of Lynmouth, England was flooded after 9 inches of rain fell in a single day. Streets and buildings were demolished, and nine people were killed.