flood damage Archives - VTDigger

A large sign outside a building announces an auction for 87 State Street, detailing auction date, building features, and a government website for more information.

Local development corporation wins bid for former Montpelier post office

by Erin Petenko August 6, 2026, 12:55 pmAugust 6, 2026, 2:59 pm

A person wearing glasses and plaid shirt holds a large tray while standing in a vegetable garden surrounded by green plants and trees.

Local property dispute lands tea farmer in hot water

by Erin Petenko August 2, 2026, 8:51 amAugust 3, 2026, 9:14 am

An older man speaks at a podium, gesturing with his left hand. Behind him is a banner that reads "EXTREME WEATHER" in bold letters.

‘I still worry’: Vermonters recount floods’ impacts at anniversary climate panel

by Shaun Robinson July 10, 2026, 6:31 pmJuly 10, 2026, 6:31 pm

A person paddles a kayak down a flooded street lined with partially submerged buildings under a cloudy sky.

July 10 is synonymous with flooding in Vermont. Here’s a look back at VTDigger’s coverage.

by VTD Editor July 10, 2026, 6:45 amJuly 9, 2026, 5:46 pm

A large red building stands beside a small river and waterfall, surrounded by green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

3 years after flooding, Vermont Studio Center receives federal recovery funding, supporting an economic driver in Johnson

by Tsehai Alfred June 19, 2026, 5:37 pmJune 20, 2026, 10:16 am

Two people in reflective vests and gloves remove debris from a small stream in a wooded area with rocks and fallen leaves.

Down the tubes: Vermont volunteers crawl culverts to outsmart the next flood

by Emma Green June 7, 2026, 7:38 amJune 5, 2026, 3:53 pm

A man wearing a camouflage jacket and hat places sandbags on a wooden pallet near orange caution cones in front of a black truck and store on a rainy day in a city setting.

More than $20 million of delayed FEMA funds allocated to Montpelier and VTrans

by Brendan Rose May 14, 2026, 5:48 pmMay 15, 2026, 7:01 am

Construction site with heavy machinery, including excavators and loaders, near residential houses. Large dumpsters contain debris, and the ground is muddy. Trees are in the background.

FEMA announces $2 million in aid for 2023 flood damage

by Shaun Robinson April 24, 2026, 5:10 pmApril 24, 2026, 5:11 pm

A street scene showing parked cars, a streetlamp with flags, and storefronts with “For Lease” and “For Rent” signs on a sunny day.

Barre’s contentious plan to buy a vacant building gets an extension — and a discount

by Erin Petenko July 22, 2025, 6:00 pmJuly 22, 2025, 6:00 pm

Person walks through a misty field, surrounded by leafless trees and a wire fence, with smoke or fog diffusing light in the background.

Town Meeting 2025: Royalton considers floodplain regulations

by Valley News February 25, 2025, 5:01 pmJune 6, 2025, 2:58 pm

a group of hoses in front of a house.

Government & Politics

Final Reading: Many repairs to flood-damaged state office buildings are still on hold

by Shaun Robinson January 24, 2025, 6:30 pmJanuary 24, 2025, 5:52 pm

A bench overlooks a lakeside view with low water levels, surrounded by trees and autumn foliage. Houses are visible across the water.

Caledonia County

A Northeast Kingdom town’s journey to restore its public beach after last year’s flooding

by K. Fiegenbaum January 14, 2025, 6:55 amJanuary 14, 2025, 8:07 am

Commentaries: opinion pieces by community members.

Melissa Whitaker: Rising above the floodwaters to advocate

by Opinion November 1, 2024, 7:05 amNovember 4, 2024, 10:13 am

A room filled with stacked U-Haul moving boxes, some labeled with sticky notes. There are also pillows, books, and office supplies organized in plastic crates and on metal shelves.

14 Vermont libraries receive grants for upgrades and enhanced internet access

by Klara Bauters October 2, 2024, 4:33 pmOctober 3, 2024, 11:51 am