1 Fatality, Many Saved After Heavy Flooding Halts Northeast

Flash Floods Devastate Northeast, Leaving One Dead and Dozens Rescued

Torrential rains have unleashed chaos in the Northeast, causing widespread flooding and triggering flash floods. The situation has turned deadly, with at least one person losing their life and many others facing imminent danger.

In Orange County, New York, a 43-year-old woman tragically lost her life while attempting to save her father’s dog amidst the flooding. The states of Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts are also grappling with the threat of flash floods.

Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat from New York, expressed her sorrow, stating, “Her fiancé literally saw her swept away.” The heavy rainfall, causing rivers to overflow, resulted in 7-8 inches of rain in just a few hours in parts of New York and Vermont.

Governor Hochul also linked the storms to climate change, emphasizing the urgent need for action. In a Twitter thread, she declared, “Make no mistake: This is our new normal. We are the first generation to feel the impacts of climate change & the last generation with a shot at doing anything about it.”

Responding to the crisis, President Joe Biden swiftly approved an emergency declaration request from Vermont Governor Phil Scott, authorizing federal assistance to the affected areas. The counties of Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, and Windsor will receive aid.

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Governor Scott urged Vermont residents to remain vigilant and stay updated on storm developments. He emphasized that even though the rain may have ceased in some areas, the risk of flooding persists.

Just because the rain has stopped in some areas, does not mean the threat of flooding has gone away. Stay vigilant and stay updated:
Road Closures- https://t.co/1yTIkChKHe
Shelters- https://t.co/U1tu6Q0xLT
Alerts- Register at https://t.co/DMwd2IW5Zm

— Governor Phil Scott (@GovPhilScott) July 11, 2023

Aerial footage of Montpelier, the capital of Vermont, reveals streets submerged in water. Local authorities have issued warnings about potential overflow from a nearby dam.

Downtown #Montpilier #Vermont #VermontFlooding #VermontFlood Aerial video from the crest this morning on the #Winooski #River @jpetramala pic.twitter.com/WUjZWuWJL4

— WxChasing- Brandon Clement (@bclemms) July 11, 2023

City officials have declared this recent flooding as one of the worst in nearly a century. They stated on Facebook, “It’s not just your imagination that this is a big flood. This has been the second highest recorded Winooski River level in history, behind only the historic 1927 flood. This is higher than the floods in 1992 and 2011.”

Barre City in Vermont also witnessed water filling the roads, as seen in footage shared on social media.

Flooding in Barre City #VT this evening. It is a very dangerous night for central Vermont. Do not travel in and around Montpelier/Barre.
📹 John Bergman pic.twitter.com/0qsvRYaZrg

— Jess Langlois (@JessWCAX) July 11, 2023

Emergency teams have conducted daring rescues in Vermont, saving fifty individuals, some with the help of swift boats. Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, a Republican, has pledged additional support, including more boats and Black Hawk helicopters, to aid in the ongoing rescue efforts.

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