An area of low pressure tracked across New York and New England during the late night of Friday (June 26) and morning of Saturday (June 27). Heavy convective rains fell with 3 to 6 inches across the county.
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An area of low pressure tracked across New York and New England during the late night of Friday (June 26) and morning of Saturday (June 27). Heavy convective rains fell with 3 to 6 inches across the county. Extensive flooding occurred, especially along the Mad River. Most of the damage was concentrated in the Warren and Waitsfield areas. A number of people were without power. A state of emergency was declared with the National Guard assisting with cleanup operations.Numerous extensive road washouts resulted with a few bridges washed out. A covered bridge in Warren was heavily damaged. Two people were rescued from trees when their mobile home washed away. Flooding also occurred in Moretown where roads and homes were flooded. There were 600 feet of railroad track undermined in and around the town of Roxbury. Elsewhere, the Winooski was high and muddy with field flooding.Agricultural losses included damage to hay and corn crops and farm equipment.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.
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