Flash Flooding in Vermont

Vermont Department of Public Safety
Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Press Release
July 28, 2014
6:30 p.m.

Contact:
Mark Bosma, VT DEMHS: 800-347-0488 or 802-839-6717

Flash Flooding Occurring in Areas of Vermont

WATERBURY, VT - Severe storms have caused a rise in a number of waterways around Vermont. Some isolated flash flooding has created hazards for motorists, and those travelling in flooded areas are advised to proceed with caution.

Water has spilled over onto some roads and travelers are encouraged to respect all road closures and detours. NEVER walk or drive over a flooded roadway as a washout or current could sweep you and your vehicle away.

Southern Windsor County - in the area of Chester and Andover - is still under a Flash Flood Warning from the National Weather Service until 8 o'clock tonight. The Red Cross has set up an evacuation center at the Chester fire department to support responders, those who can't reach their homes, and those who have had to evacuate.

The Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is assisting local jurisdictions with resource needs.

Resources for weather and other notifications:

Vermont Alert: http://vtalert.gov
VT DEMHS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement
VT DEMHS on Twitter: @vemvt ... https://twitter.com/vemvt
NWS Burlington: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Burlington.gov on Facebook or @NWSBurlington on Twitter
NWS Albany: https://www.facebook.com/US.NationalWeatherService.Albany.gov on Facebook or @NWSAlbany on Twitter
Vermont State Police on Twitter: @VTStatePolice ... https://twitter.com/VTStatePolice
Vermont State Police on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice

Forecasts:
National Weather Service Albany (Forecast office for Bennington and Windham counties): http://weather.gov/aly
National Weather Service Burlington (Rest of Vermont): http://weather.gov/btv