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Widespread flash flooding likely in Vermont, New York

Heavy rainfall is expected to occur in Northern New York and Vermont, with the possibility of bridges and roadways becoming washed away.

Widespread flash flooding is possible in Vermont and Northern New York beginning Sunday night, with the event expected to last for at least the next 36 hours.>>>Watch the video above for the latest forecastHeavy rainfall is expected to occur in Northern New York and Vermont, with the possibility of bridges and roadways becoming washed away. Gov. Phil Scott has issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of flooding throughout Vermont.TimelineSunday night – Moderate to heavy rainfall, with many areas seeing localized flooding. Monday morning – A brief lull in the rain is possible, still some flooding and heavy downpours scattered throughout the region.Monday afternoon – Heavy rain develops again, and more rivers will begin to show signs of flooding. Monday evening – Heavy rain and flooding will continue, rivers expected to continue to rise. Even the larger rivers such as the Winooski are expected to reach moderate flood stage.Tuesday morning – Moderate to heavy rain in some areas, with precipitation beginning to lessen into the afternoon and evening. Tuesday afternoon – Drier, but flooding is still expected to continue, with rivers reaching their maximum crests during the day.Know before you goSee weather in your areaSign up for alertsSee live weather camerasInteractive Radar

Widespread flash flooding is possible in Vermont and Northern New York beginning Sunday night, with the event expected to last for at least the next 36 hours.

>>>Watch the video above for the latest forecast

Heavy rainfall is expected to occur in Northern New York and Vermont, with the possibility of bridges and roadways becoming washed away.

Gov. Phil Scott has issued a State of Emergency in anticipation of flooding throughout Vermont.

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All five of our meteorologists will be working Monday to keep you ahead of dangerous flooding that develops. This is the first ever “high risk” for excessive rainfall in the Champlain Valley. About two out of every five flood-related fatalities happen in the high category. pic.twitter.com/qcLCfg1UXo

— Tyler Jankoski NBC5 📺 (@TylerJankoski) July 9, 2023

Timeline

Sunday night – Moderate to heavy rainfall, with many areas seeing localized flooding.
Monday morning – A brief lull in the rain is possible, still some flooding and heavy downpours scattered throughout the region.
Monday afternoon – Heavy rain develops again, and more rivers will begin to show signs of flooding.
Monday evening – Heavy rain and flooding will continue, rivers expected to continue to rise. Even the larger rivers such as the Winooski are expected to reach moderate flood stage.
Tuesday morning – Moderate to heavy rain in some areas, with precipitation beginning to lessen into the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday afternoon – Drier, but flooding is still expected to continue, with rivers reaching their maximum crests during the day.