Flash Floods Hit Vermont, Kendrapara, Texas Causing Widespread Damage

Vermont has experienced severe flash flooding for the third consecutive summer, with the latest event on July 10 causing significant damage in towns such as Sutton and East Burke. Intense rainfall, sometimes exceeding 5 inches in a few hours, overwhelmed local waterways, leading to homes being cut off and requiring swift-water rescues. Residents expressed emotional distress over repeated flood damage, with local officials noting the floods are driven by a combination of ongoing climate change and the state's mountainous terrain. Similar flash flood risks are emerging in other parts of the U.S., including Texas Hill Country, where up to 10 inches of rain may fall in vulnerable areas, and in Odisha, India, where rising river levels have triggered emergency responses to protect villages. Vermont’s floods have caused substantial economic damage, with over a billion dollars in losses reported over recent years. Cleanup and repair efforts continue, although localized and unpredictable flooding patterns complicate recovery and preparedness.