Overview

• A slow-moving storm dumped up to five inches of rain in under two hours across the Northeast Kingdom and Addison County, according to the National Weather Service.
• Calendar Brook in Sutton burst its banks and isolated about 20 homes, prompting four swift-water rescues of residents stranded by rising waters.
• Gusting winds tore off a large section of Middlebury Union High School’s roof, and landslides triggered by the downpour disrupted rail service in Caledonia and Essex counties.
• Swift-water rescue teams have been deployed statewide, supporting local responders and preparing for additional emergencies.
• Experts warn that century-old dams, manipulated waterways and undersized culverts remain ill-equipped to manage intensifying rainfall, underscoring the need for major infrastructure upgrades.