More rain is forecast for the Northeast as Vermont reels from flash floods.
More rain is forecast for the Northeast as Vermont reels from flash floods.
water was widespread over western New England and sections of New York State on Monday as a result of torrential rains that was frequently compared to Hurricane Irene. Roads and bridges were washed away, and individuals were left stranded in their homes and vehicles as a result of the water.
In Vermont, where it was anticipated that flooding would get worse throughout the day, local authorities reported that approximately 20 people had been rescued by boat prior to midday, and another 24 people had to be evacuated from their houses.
According to the authorities, the flooding in New York’s Hudson Valley claimed the life of at least one individual, a lady in her 30s who was attempting to flee her home at the time of her death. Even if the water level has dropped in certain regions, New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned reporters that the state was still “in the midst of an extraordinary, extraordinary weather event.”
She went on to say that because the roads and bridges had been damaged, it was difficult to determine the extent of the damage. The Governor made this statement in reference to the effects that climate change has had on flooding: “My friends, this is the new normal.” She advised that people “be prepared for the worst,” as she believed that “the worst” was going to keep happening.
Here is a rundown of the specifics:
On Monday, the National Weather Service in Burlington issued a warning that “life-threatening flash flooding” was expected to continue across Vermont. Residents were urged not to walk or drive into floodwaters, and the National Weather Service predicted that a further six inches of precipitation might fall in certain locations.
The storm was causing flash floods in five counties across northern Vermont, where the Weather Service reported that up to three inches of rain had fallen so far. Through the early afternoon hours, residents in Addison, Orange, Rutland, and Windsor counties in central Vermont should be aware of the possibility of a flash flood.
On Sunday, the storm was particularly severe in the Hudson Valley of New York, which received up to eight inches of rain in some locations. As a result, major roads and bridges were rendered inaccessible as a result of the storm. The amount of money required to repair the damage was predicted to be in the tens of millions of dollars by the authorities.
Continued challenges with transport were experienced around the region. On Monday, dozens of aircraft scheduled to depart from airports in New York and Boston were scrubbed, and Amtrak service between New York City and Albany was halted. The problems that occurred with the local transit impacted several thousand people each day.
A region that had been devastated by massive flooding in 2011 as a result of Hurricane Irene’s advance up the East Coast and the subsequent washing away of homes and infrastructure was being submerged by the unrelenting downpour. Learn more about the contrasts by reading on.
In South Londonderry, Vermont, Chloe Genovart and her family witnessed “massive rivers flowing through our entire property and just flooding everywhere” from their home, which is located above the SoLo Farm and Table Restaurant. Even though they were safe, the Genovart family had most likely lost their vegetable gardens as well as their greenhouse. It’s also possible that their chicken coop had been destroyed.
