Under water: Read VTDigger’s full coverage of Vermont’s latest flooding disaster

The remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl battered central and northern Vermont with rain late Wednesday through early Thursday — killing at least two people , leading to more than 100 rescues, flooding homes and damaging infrastructure.

Throughout the day Thursday, VTDigger reporters crisscrossed the region to cover the storm’s impact on Vermonters. They traveled to many of the hardest-hit towns and cities, including Barre, Plainfield, Lyndon, Moretown, Barnet, Williamstown and Hinesburg. Here are their stories:

2 dead, more than 100 rescued after heavy rains inundate Vermont — Towns and cities from Addison to Caledonia counties were hit with 3 to 5 inches of rain late Wednesday, with some totals exceeding 6 and even 7 inches.

Body of 73-year-old man recovered in Lyndonville, marking 2nd known death in Vermont storm — John Rice, of Concord, was swept away by an overflowing Passumpsic River as he drove across a flooded street, according to local police.

Peacham man drowns after getting caught in floodwaters while driving UTV, police say — Dylan Kempton, 33, was found dead early Thursday morning near South Peacham Brook. Surging water had rushed over the road and swept his vehicle away.

PHOTOS: Vermont responds to effects of overnight flooding — Our reporters and photographers were around the state — from Barre and Plainfield to Barnet and Hardwick — to capture the scenes.

Where in Vermont did the most rain fall during Wednesday’s storm? — Half a dozen towns saw 6 inches of rain — and one town 7 inches.

Resources for Vermonters affected by Wednesday’s floods — Who you can call and what you should do, and not do.

In a familiar scene, Scott administration officials address Vermont’s latest round of flooding — Before it could fully rebuild from last summer’s devastation, the state is back in flood-response mode.

Flooding ravages Plainfield — Michael Billingsley, the emergency management director for Plainfield, said Thursday morning that the whole center of town had essentially been “washed out.”

‘A cruel twist of fate’: Barre City is back in flood recovery mode — “I think it’s demoralizing,” the city manager said. “People aren’t fully recovered, and yet they are hit again before they are able to fully get back on their feet.”

‘Beyond my wildest dreams’: In hard-hit Lyndon, residents grapple with flood aftermath — It was the third time in 20 years that the Gervais’ auto shop had flooded, but this was by far the worst.

Hundreds of Moretown residents stranded in their homes — “There’s no danger, but they can’t go anywhere,” said the selectboard chair.

Battered by the storm, Barnet neighbors take stock of damage — Spared by last summer’s floods, the town faced a far worse fate on Wednesday.

Flooding leaves Barre coated in mud and debris — Residents and business owners were employing shovels, rakes and hands to clear walkways of mud and debris, which was several inches thick in some areas.

Storm cut off road access and power to Williamstown village, now largely restored — As a whole, the Orange County town appeared to escape the worst effects of the flooding.

Flood recovery begins again in Waterbury — “I guess this is an annual thing now,” said one village resident as he and his neighbors pulled out their shop vacs and water pumps to suck water from basements, and a few first floors, for the third time in a year.

Rains wreak havoc on Hinesburg roads — The water washed away a culvert, isolating the town garage, but road crews were still able to begin work starting at around 9 a.m.

In Montpelier, Julio’s Cantina employees breathe sigh of relief — “This is the best-case scenario,” they repeated to each other as they cleaned up the flooded basement. “We’re really lucky.”

High waters imperil homes, infrastructure in Starksboro and Huntington — The Huntington town administrator estimates that the town has sustained more than $1 million in damage to town infrastructure — about half of the town’s annual budget.

Winooski River jumped its banks in Richmond — Commuter cars and a town park were struck by floodwaters.

Huntington family spends a harrowing night stranded at home — “My granddaughter, she was crying. We just kept an eye on it and tried to keep her safe,” said David Denton.

In Johnson, cautious optimism Thursday afternoon as Lamoille appears to crest — The river topped out at just under 18 feet as the floodwaters passed through town, roughly three feet lower than the highest point during the flooding last year.

SHARE: How have you been affected by Vermont’s rainfall and flooding? — We want to hear from you. Share your experience with the storms and flooding.

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