The Winooski River at Montpelier is expected to crest in the “MAJOR” flood category around midnight tonight. Unlike today’s storm, that storm was joined with strong winds which tumbled over trees and power lines. That system, which impacted Vermont as a Tropical Storm, dumped widespread 2-5″ amounts of rain with localized amounts of 7″ in the Green Mountains. Image: NWSįorecasters say the potentially widespread catastrophic flooding on this scale hasn’t been seen in Vermont since Hurricane Irene’s impacts in 2011. “MAJOR” category flooding is expected in Montpelier tonight. Unfortunately, muggy and unsettled conditions continue through the rest of the week with another system likely to bring rain to the area on Thursday into Friday. The heavy rainfall will also lead to sharp river rises, leading to widespread area and river flooding through Major flooding is expected in many places across Vermont. Multiple road washouts have been reported in southern Rutland and Windsor Counties. #VTwx Īccording to the National Weather Service, waves of heavy rain moved through the region overnight, with some towns getting over 3″ in just a few hours. Turn around, don’t drown! NEVER drive through flood waters! Follow the advice of thr police and stay in place at high, safe locations out of flood danger zones. Areas that have seen recent heavy rainfall, areas with steep terrain, and locations near fast-responding small streams have the highest chances of seeing flooding conditions unfold. Widespread area and river flooding will persist into Tuesday even after the rain departs the area. With saturated soil and elevated river levels from recent rainfall, widespread significant to potentially catastrophic flash flooding is expected today and tonight. Rounds of heavy rain will continue to impact Vermont and north central New England through tonight, producing widespread 2-5″ of rain, with localized amounts of 7″+. The National Weather Service office in Burlington describes today’s flooding as “significant and catastrophic” as a historic flooding situation unfolds across the state. Life threatening floods are hitting Vermont hard today and officials are urging people to stay on safe high ground out of danger until the flood threat passes. Floodwaters are pouring over the dam this morning on the Ottauquechee River near Simon Pearce in Quechee, Vermont.
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