A storm sweeping the Northeast has resulted in one casualty and extensive flooding in New York and Vermont.
Storm Impact: The storm, which hit over the weekend, dumped over 8 inches of rain in 24 hours in Mid-Hudson and Finger Lakes areas of New York.
* Several roads and highways were closed and states of emergency were declared in Orange and Ontario counties, with the governor activating special equipment and extra emergency personnel.
* As of Monday evening, around 4,400 customers were without power, some Metro-North Hudson train services were paused, and Amtrak suspended its route between Albany and New York City.
* New York’s Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks were closed on Monday due to the weather conditions.
Vermont State of Emergency: Governor Phil Scott issued a state of emergency anticipating rainfall that could exceed levels recorded during Hurricane Irene in 2011.
* State water rescue teams and teams from North Carolina and Massachusetts have been deployed, with Michigan and Connecticut also providing aid.
* 19 people have been rescued by boat and 25 have been evacuated so far, while neighborhoods in towns including Londonderry and Weston are currently completely inaccessible.
Damage Assessment: Catastrophic damage has been recorded in Okemo, a southern Vermont resort town.
* Brendan McNamara, town manager of Ludlow, reports that rivers began overflowing at 2:45 a.m. on Monday, and the full extent of damage in the town is not yet clear.
Further Risks: A flash flood warning is in effect in parts of central and southern Vermont until 11
* An additional half inch to 1.5 inches of rainfall is possible by Monday evening, with flooding imminent in low-lying areas like rivers, streams, and creeks.
* The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has offered their full support to aid in the situation.
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