"Floods Ravage Vermont: Winooski River Crests, Roads Closed, and Schools Shut Down"
TL;DR
Flooding caused by heavy rain hit Central Vermont, causing damage and road closures. Governor Phil Scott described the flooding as a setback for communities still recovering from July's floods. Swift water rescue teams responded to multiple incidents, and shelters were opened for displaced residents. The Winooski River reached its third-highest flood level, while the Lamoille River set a record for the fourth-highest level. Numerous roads were closed due to high water, and over 150 schools in Central Vermont were closed or delayed.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#damage-assessment#flooding#natural-disasters#road-closures#vermont#winooski-river
- Winooski River approaches crest in Essex Jct. as state assesses flood damage WCAX
- See list of current road closures due to flooding in Vermont, New York WPTZ
- Vermont rain totals and river crest totals from December storm Burlington Free Press
- LIVE UPDATES: Flood conditions in Vermont remain on Tuesday, closing roads and schools Vermont Public
- Updates here: Waterbury floods again | Dec. 18 Waterbury Roundabout
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