Following the floods
As catastrophic flooding inundated Vermont in July 2023, VTDigger journalists deployed to every corner of the state, reporting life-saving information, documenting the human toll and pursuing deeper stories on the inequities associated with this disaster.
Rainfall exceeds 8 inches as forecasters eye rising rivers
As precipitation begins to taper in the southern part of the state, it’s expected to shift north into central Vermont. That could exacerbate the next threat: the flooding of major waterways.
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‘Not again’: Residents on Waterbury’s Randall Street pack up their belongings
Lined with storybook houses, the street is known for hosting epic trick-or-treating on Halloween. It is also remembered for being ravaged by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.
In Ludlow, Black River tears through mobile home park
With its major arteries impassable, the town that is home to Okemo Ski Resort became an island.
After 2 rounds of flooding, Weston digs out
Everyone selectboard member Jim Linville has spoken to has told him Monday’s damage was worse than Tropical Storm Irene.
In Montpelier, stranded motorists and worried shop owners
With their car under water, one couple decided to hike it to Stowe, while another “flood refugee” waited it out.
Breach averted: Montpelier officials say water — and risks — recede at Wrightsville Dam
The Tuesday night announcement capped a worrisome day in which the dam came within a foot of its spillway, threatening to exacerbate heavy flooding in the capital.
