Northeast storms cause major flooding, rivaling Hurricane Irene in 2011.
The Northeast United States Hit by Devastating Floods
The Northeast United States recently experienced some of the most severe flooding in over a decade, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storms, which spanned from North Carolina to Vermont, caused flash flooding, flight delays, and extensive damage. The National Weather Service issued a warning of potentially “catastrophic” flooding in certain areas.
A Serious Situation
“This is a very serious situation,” tweeted the National Weather Service office in Burlington, Vermont. “Everyone in Montpelier and surrounding areas needs to stay up-to-date on the river levels. Significant to catastrophic flooding is expected!”
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) urged residents to exercise caution and avoid waterways throughout Monday night.
Stay Away from Waterways
“Flooding in parts of Vermont has surpassed the levels experienced during Tropical Storm Irene, and rivers are expected to continue rising through the night. Stay away from waterways. If you need assistance, call 2-1-1. Follow @vemvt for continued updates,” the governor tweeted.
Over 6 million people in the northeastern U.S. were under flood watches or warnings on Monday night, with the largest affected area spanning New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. Vermont bore the brunt of the devastation.
The unusually powerful storms were attributed to “the low pressure system and anomalous atmospheric moisture content associated with the ongoing heavy rain,” as stated in an NWS forecast discussion. Fortunately, the storms are expected to subside in the region by Tuesday.
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