Severe Flooding Hits Northeast Vermont Again

Northeast Vermont has been ravaged by another wave of severe flooding early Tuesday, following torrential rains that dumped up to 8 inches of water in some areas. Communities such as Lyndonville, St. Johnsbury, and East Burke experienced devastating impacts, with homes washed away, roads destroyed, and numerous water rescues conducted. This marks the region's fifth catastrophic rain event in just over a year, recalling similar damage from Hurricane Beryl nearly three weeks ago. Emergency services, including swift-water rescue teams, were actively involved in evacuating stranded residents, with no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths. The National Weather Service has issued further flood watches as more rain is forecasted. The frequency and intensity of these events have been linked to climate change, which is increasing both the amount of rainfall and the rates at which it falls.