Vermont Braces for Severe Flooding, Urges Evacuation and Road Closures
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Heavy rains in Vermont have caused flooding in Waitsfield and Moretown, prompting residents to stay home and off the roadways. The Mad River at Waitsfield Village Path has flooded, making conditions impassable. The amount of rainfall has been heavier than previous flooding in July. Schools in the area have closed due to flooding, with Moretown Elementary School experiencing water damage. Several roadways are closed, and residents are urged not to drive through flooded areas. Green Mountain Transit has suspended bus services in Washington County. Evacuation may be necessary if conditions worsen.
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- Heavy rain triggers flooding, closing roads and schools WCAX
- Local officials call for evacuation of Moretown village as heavy rains inundate Vermont VTDigger
- Flood watch in effect through Tuesday morning in Vermont Vermont Public
- Montpelier, Central Vermont Brace for Another Round of Flooding Seven Days
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