US EditionFlash floods once again hit Vermont, damaging homes and roads
VERMONT, JUL 10 – Severe thunderstorms dumped over 5 inches of rain in hours, causing rapid river rises and flash flooding that cut off nearly 20 homes, officials said.
- On Thursday evening, severe storms caused flash flooding across Vermont, marking the third consecutive July 10 inundation in the state.
- Following the storms, up to 5 inches of rain fell in hours, causing rivers to swell rapidly and flood Vermont towns for the third consecutive July 10 event.
- A bridge on Route 114 in East Haven washed out, nearly 20 Sutton homes were cut off, prompting swift-water rescues and infrastructure repairs.
- Vermont activated its Emergency Operations Center, staged rescue teams, and began damage assessments with no injuries reported amid ongoing road repairs.
- Climate change, steep terrain, and aging infrastructure heighten Vermont's flood vulnerability, with the recurring July 10 events marking a third consecutive year of systemic risks.
91 Articles
91 Articles
Flynn and Moore: Learning to build for climate extremes
By VTrans Secretary Joe Flynn and Vermont ANR Secretary Julie Moore On July 7, 2023, what began as a typical summer afternoon storm quickly escalated into something far more significant. That day, heavy rainfall pummeled the Killington and West Bridgewater areas, closing major routes and triggering rockslides. But this was just the opening act of a climate disaster that would reshape how we think about Vermont’s vulnerability to extreme weather.…
‘It’s unfathomable.’ Flooding strikes portions of Vermont on July 10 for third consecutive year. - The Boston Globe
This year's flash floods were confined to the northeastern part of the state. They were far less catastrophic than those of the previous two years.
Flooding hits Vermont on anniversary of two previous July floods
Parts of Vermont experienced serious flooding issues on Thursday, on the anniversary of the previous two July floods that devastated the state. Unlike the last two years, which caused widespread damage, this week’s flooding was more localized. Still, WPTZ reported that slow-moving storms dropped over 5 inches of rain in some towns. Flooding occurred in the northern Vermont towns of Burke, Lyndon and Sutton, leading to water rescues as the first …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
