Vermont Flooding 2023

Before focusing on the state’s continuing flood recovery, Republican Governor Phil Scott talked about his hopes for the upcoming legislative session following the loss of the Democratic supermajority.

Following devastating flooding in July 2023, Montpelier, Vermont officials created a Commission for Recovery and Resilience. It has issued a draft emergency response plan and recently held a public meeting to get feedback.

One year ago, intense rain began to fall in the Northeast. The unrelenting downpours overfilled rivers and streams, fields and paddocks, leading to some of the worst flooding ever in the Green Mountain State. Vermont residents, businesses and farmers are still recovering from the devastation.

Vermont Governor Phil Scott is highlighting a project to repair mobile homes damaged by last year’s flooding.

During his weekly briefing Thursday, Vermont Governor Phil Scott and members of his administration focused on public safety. They say repeat offenders must be held accountable by the state’s courts.

In the wake of catastrophic disasters in each of their states in 2023, two Democratic U.S. Senators are calling on their peers to pass long-term relief funding.

A Vermont Senate committee has advanced a bill intended to reduce flooding risks and strengthen resiliency in the state.

Vermont’s Congressional delegation hosted a rally in front of Montpelier’s closed post office Monday afternoon.

As legislators return to Montpelier today, four central Vermont House members are introducing an extensive flood recovery bill.

As a clearer picture emerged of flooding impacts across the state, Governor Phil Scott and administration officials provided an update on flood damage across the state.