"Severe Flooding Threatens Vermont and Northeast: Live Updates and Flash Flood Warnings"

Widespread flooding caused by torrential rainfall has affected western New England and parts of New York State, with ongoing rescue efforts and more rain forecasted. In Vermont, about 20 people have been rescued and two dozen evacuated, while one person has died in New York's Hudson Valley. The damage to roads and bridges has hindered search-and-rescue operations. Flight cancellations, transportation difficulties, and record flows in streams have been reported. The affected area had previously experienced major flood damage in 2011.