29 April 2011

Flooding Hits Northern Vermont

Northern Vermont has been hit by flooding in the wake of recent storms. This includes Lake Champlain, which hit a record-high water level of 102.14 feet above sea level (severe flooding can occur as of 101.5 feet).

Media reports:

Burlington Free Press: Flood warning continues as Lake Champlain reaches a new high (28 APR 11)

Burlington Free Press: Wind, storms may add to Vermont flooding concerns (28 APR 11)

WCAX-TV: Rising lake leaves waterfront properties swamped (28 APR 11)

NECN: Some roads remain closed after Vermont flooding (28 APR 11)

VPR: Floodwater Begins To Recede; Lake Champlain Reaches Record Level (28 APR 11)

WCAX-TV: As floodwaters subside, cleanup begins (28 APR 11)

VPR: Spring Floods Contribute To Lake Champlain Pollution (28 APR 11)

Burlington Free Press: Vermonters keep an eye on rising water (27 APR 11)

VPR: Rivers Jump Banks And Rush Through Northern Vermont Communities (27 APR 11)

Burlington Free Press: College student rescued after getting stranded on a rock in Lamoille River (27 APR 11)

Burlington Free Press Photo Gallery: Vermont flooding

Burlington Free Press Photo Gallery: Lake Champlain Flooding

Background information:

Vermont Division of Emergency Management

Burlington, VT, National Weather Service Forecast Office

Wikipedia: Lake Champlain

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