Vermont snow storm totals1/17/2024 Water was approaching houses on Randall Street, which sustained heavy flooding during the July storms. Not far away, vehicles continued to pass through water pooling across both lanes of traffic. In Waterbury at about 2:30 p.m., the Dascomb Rowe Field just off North Main Street was under several feet of water. Floodwaters from the Mill Brook threaten to cross Route 100 in Waitsfield. In an update at 8 p.m., Barre officials said that Depot Square remained closed for cleanup, and they encouraged residents to exercise caution overnight. North End (North Main Street and 1-6th streets).Granite Street from the Old Labor Hall to River Street.River Street from Granite Street to Nativi Playground.Vine Street from Berlin Street to the Vine Street Playground.Photo by Erin Petenko/VTDiggerīarre City officials wrote on Facebook Monday afternoon that Main Street between City Hall Park and Depot Square had been closed “due to flood waters breaching storefronts as cars pass by.” Officials encouraged residents to move their vehicles to higher ground, including the Barre Auditorium, and said that sandbags would be available behind City Hall, at Depot Square and at the Department of Public Works garage.Įarlier Monday, Barre officials encouraged residents of the following streets to considering relocating to the auditorium: The Winooski River as seen on Monday in downtown Montpelier. “We have things set up a little bit better now.”īy 8 p.m., as the Winooski began to recede, Montpelier officials said that damage to the city had been “minimal.” While the basements of some downtown businesses were flooded, they said, many of those basements were empty as a result of the July flooding. Volunteer coordinator Leila Faulstich said the efforts were easier to coordinate than in July, thanks to spreadsheets and a website that the city and Montpelier Alive had put together this summer. The Department of Public Works filled sandbags and made them available in front of Montpelier City Hall.Īt around 4 p.m., volunteers were loading the sandbags into hand carts and wheeling them around the city to place outside storefronts and doors. Water had begun to flow into some downtown basements, he said. In a press release issued at 3:30 p.m., Montpelier City Manager William Fraser said municipal officials had been canvassing the capital’s downtown, alerting residents and businesses of potential danger in flood-prone locations. Photo by Jeb Wallace-Brodeur/VTDiggerĪuthorities were also eyeing the Winooski River. Floodwaters cover Route 100B in Moretown on Monday. Waitsfield town officials, meanwhile, called on residents to stay home, limit travel and avoid roadways as the Mad River continued to rise. The Valley Reporter newspaper reported on X that officials were asking residents to stage at the top of Moretown Mountain Road near its intersection with Moretown Common Road. Just before 1 p.m., Moretown emergency management officials wrote on Facebook that village residents should evacuate. I will admit to feeling a bit of these emotions myself.”īut, she said, “We are hopeful and there are indications that this weather event will not be as severe as July’s floods.” Central Vermontįlooding was particularly severe Monday in the Mad River Valley, where parts of Route 100 were covered in Waitsfield, Warren and Moretown. Morrison also acknowledged that, “for many people this weather event is likely to cause anxiety, fear and some flashbacks to July’s devastating floods. The water is too cold, it’s filled with pollutants that are unhealthy, and the currents are unpredictable.” “Tonight our top priority will be keeping people safe and evacuating or rescuing those who are in danger,” she said. Morrison urged Vermonters to act cautiously. “So for them, this is July - and it’s a real gut punch.” “That being said, some of the places that were impacted in July are currently experiencing flooding once again,” he said. The governor said he did not expect damage from the latest storm to rival this summer’s. “As we continue the recovery from this summer’s flooding, I know this is the last thing Vermonters want to see right now - and especially during the holiday season,” he said, speaking from the Agency of Transportation’s Dill Building. Phil Scott noted that the storm had come just months after floods devastated the state in July. As some rivers crested and others continued to rise Monday evening, state officials urged Vermonters to exercise caution and remain vigilant.Īt a press conference late Monday afternoon in Berlin, Gov. Heavy rain and melting snow inundated much of Vermont on Monday, leading to swift-water rescues, evacuations, road closures and early school dismissals. A truck plows through flood waters on Rt.
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