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Tornado travels for 12.3 miles in northern Rutland County

It may have lifted at different points; damage was focused in Benson Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

‘It’s a shock’: Barre man drowns at home in 1st known flood-related fatality

Click here for VTDigger story 

Thunderstorms could create more flooding, strong winds, weak tornadoes in Vermont, New York

Clouds will begin forming in Northern New York around 2pm on Thursday, and will move east, with a line of thunderstorms making its way into Vermont into the early evening. Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Sewer line break dumps untreated wastewater into Winooski River, Lake Champlain

While officials say some of the wastewater has been diverted back to the treatment plant, 10% of the city’s wastewater is still entering the river. Click for the VTDigger story 

Flood Watch National Weather Service Burlington VT 242 AM EDT Thu Jul 13 2023

Eastern Clinton-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- Orleans-Essex-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison- Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden- Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, Lunenburg, Johnson, Stowe, Hardwick, St. Johnsbury, Montpelier, Waitsfield, Middlebury, Vergennes, Bradford, Randolph, Fair Haven, Rutland, Enosburg Falls, Richford, Richmond, Underhill, Bristol, […]

After rapid rise, rivers crest and fall throughout Vermont

Several bodies of water reached new highs, while others came close to matching records set during Tropical Storm Irene. By Tuesday night, most were receding. Click here for the VTDigger story 

VIDEO: Watch as a drone flies over a flooded Montpelier

Click here for the VT story 

Vermont flooding photos: See images from across the state

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Rainfall exceeds 8 inches as forecasters eye rising rivers

Click here for the VTDigger story 

High water in and around Peru

July 10, 2023 – The Little Ausable River at Heyworth/Mason Park and the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm are typically low this time of year. While they’re not high today compared to many area rivers, they’re still relatively high.

Updated at 11 a.m BREAKING More flood damage reported in North Country

Click here for the Press-Republican story 

Flood Watch National Weather Service Burlington VT 324 AM EDT Mon Jul 10 2023

Widespread, heavy rainfall capable of producing considerable to catastrophic flooding is beginning to unfold. Road washouts are ongoing, and are expected to increase in extent and severity over the course of the day. Northern Franklin-Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin- Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange-Western Rutland-Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison-Eastern Rutland-Western Windsor-Eastern Windsor-Including the cities of Fort Covington, Malone, […]

Amtrak cancels service for severe weather

Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING…

National Weather Service Burlington VT 852 AM EDT Fri Jul 7 2023 Eastern Clinton-Southern Franklin-Western Clinton-Western Essex- Eastern Essex-Grand Isle-Western Franklin-Orleans-Essex-Western Chittenden-Lamoille-Caledonia-Washington-Western Addison-Orange- Eastern Franklin-Eastern Chittenden-Eastern Addison- Including the cities of Champlain, Plattsburgh, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Dannemora, Ellenburg, Lake Placid, Newcomb, Port Henry, Ticonderoga, Alburgh, South Hero, St. Albans, Swanton, Derby, Newport, Island Pond, […]

Heat alert issued for much of Upstate NY; it could feel like 99 degrees

Click here for the Syracuse.com story 

Water rescues and road closures in northern New York

Story highlights Blue Haven Campsite damage  Click here for the MYNBC5 story

Flood warning in effect for parts of Northern N.Y., damage reports along Great Chazy River

Communities along the 374 and Route 11 corridors can expect road closures Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Upstate New York under air quality health advisory Tuesday

Click here for the MYCHAMPLAINVALLEY News report 

Quebec wildfires: Air quality alert issued for Northern New York, parts of Vermont

Reduced visibility and air quality possible through Tuesday Click here for the MYNBC5 story

NBC5’s Ten Day Weather Forecast

Advice for protecting plants from this week’s frost

Frost not unusual this time of year Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Cold air mass to bring widespread frost risk this week in Vermont, New York

Temperatures will plummet into the 30s in most areas of our region on Wednesday morning before Thursday morning brings widespread temperatures in the 20s and 30s regionwide Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Snow squalls, icy roads possible Wednesday night in Vermont, New York

Sudden bursts of snow, low visibility, and falling temperatures will create overnight travel troubles Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

Rain showers Thursday, wintry mix this weekend

Most snow accumulation expected in the Greens and Adirondacks through Sunday Click here for the MYNBC5 story 

…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY…

National Weather Service, Burlington – 345 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE…In New York, […]