Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in western New England and parts of New York State, leading to evacuations and rescues. In Vermont, around 20 people have been rescued by boat and another two dozen have been evacuated from their homes. Tragically, one woman in her 30s died in the flooding in New York's Hudson Valley. The damage to roads and bridges in the affected areas has made it challenging for search-and-rescue teams to reach residents and assess the situation. Meteorologists predict that more rain is on the way, increasing the risk of further flooding.

The severity of the floods in Vermont has not been seen since 2011's Hurricane Irene, according to Governor Phil Scott. Some areas have been left inaccessible due to flooding, and rescue teams are working to regain access and perform welfare checks. The National Weather Service has issued a high-risk warning for excessive rainfall in Vermont, highlighting the potential for catastrophic flooding. The situation is reminiscent of Hurricane Irene, which brought destructive flooding to the state in 2011. The flooding has also affected parts of New York, New Hampshire, and Maine, with over 4 million people under flood alerts in the region.