Flash floods once again hit Vermont, damaging homes and roads

Vermont experienced severe flash flooding on Thursday, with up to 5 inches of rain falling rapidly, damaging homes and roads for the third consecutive summer. In Sutton, nearly 20 homes became isolated as a local brook overflowed, prompting swift-water rescue teams to assist. Fire Chief Kyle Seymour described the storm's intensity, indicating that it overwhelmed all local waterways. Residents like Michelle Tanner shared their emotional struggles as they faced the possibility of losing their homes for the third time. Although this year's flooding was less extensive than in previous years, local officials remain concerned about the ongoing impact of climate change on the state's weather patterns.

According to the National Weather Service, increased moisture and rainfall make Vermont's mountainous geography more prone to flooding. In addition, heavy winds in other areas caused damage, including the loss of a high school roof in Addison County. Communities are now left to assess the damage and contemplate future flood preparedness.