Anna Van Dine
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For Vermont Public
River flooding that began with heavy rain on July 9, 2023, shut down entire communities in Vermont, and recovery efforts are now underway.
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Aerial imagery from flooding in 2023 shows water covering part of the proposed building site. A neighbor says adding homes there could “do more harm than good.” -
The state has asked FEMA for a six-month extension to finalize the plans for renovating and upgrading 17 state-owned buildings that were damaged in the flood of 2023.
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The Department of Vermont Health Access has opened enrollment and extended access to health care services through August for those impacted by flooding. -
The Cannabis Retailers Association of Vermont started the fundraising effort, A Higher Calling, to support the dozens of cannabis businesses impacted by this summer's flooding. -
Private drinking wells should be tested as soon as possible, state officials say. Many of the tests that have been given to homeowners have not been returned. -
Farms across the state, including at the Intervale in Burlington, provided for state food assistance programs — but now they are recovering from catastrophic flood damage that wiped out crops. -
This short documentary by Vermont Public visits several business owners in downtown Montpelier as they face the daunting task of cleaning up and rebuilding — with the help of the community. -
The exhibit deals with themes of the climate and housing crisis, both involved with the causes and consequences of July’s historic flooding. -
Last month, 5 feet of water stood in the basement of The Little School in Weston. Water destroyed the school's electrical panels, alarm system, boiler and playground. -
A recent state survey shows that more than 17,000 acres of farmland were affected.
