Flooding in Vermont is the worst it has been in almost 100 years. The state’s capitol of Montpelier is on the brink of disaster because the city’s dam is about to fail.
Extreme downpours have hit the northeastern portion of the United States and Vermont was labeled as the “highest risk.”
As the dam that protects the city is filled to capacity Montplelier’s City Manager William Fraser posted a horrible update.
There are few evacuation options due to the current flooding.
Severe flooding in Vermont is devastating for residents. https://t.co/r5TQ52chCS pic.twitter.com/ABymEBByXB
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) July 11, 2023
Serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont. Emergency crews have conducted rescues in multiple communities. About two dozen state roads are closed as of 10AM. Flash flood warnings are in effect from the Massachusetts line to the Canadian border. pic.twitter.com/09ryZ1N7bR
— Vermont State Police (@VTStatePolice) July 10, 2023
State Street. Downtown Montpelier. One block from capitol. Abandoned vehicle, dumpster floating by. Alarms going off and occasional explosions. Maybe electrical transformers. pic.twitter.com/V2drwiWYv3
— Miguel Marquez (@miguelmarquez) July 11, 2023
