Charlotte roads impacted by flooding
Initial reports are that Charlotte had received almost 6 inches of rain from Tropical Storm Beryl by Thursday morning.
The Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service asked for people to let it know if their driveway or any roads were washed out that would hamper emergency 911 response.
Courtesy photo. Spear Street, just north of Carpenter Road. Courtesy photo. Spear Street, just north of Carpenter Road. Courtesy photo. East Thompsons Point Road.
According to a post on social media by the department, as of 8:30 a.m. on July 11 the following roads in Charlotte were impacted by high water:
- Spear Street north of Carpenter Road – washed out.
- East Thompson Point Road.
- Greenbush at Lake Road intersection at the underpass.
- Greenbush at Williams Woods.
- Covered bridge at Spear Street – water over the bridge.
- Roscoe Road – water over the bridge.
- Carpenter Road west of #217 is single lane – proceed with caution.
Fire and rescue asks that if you have a washout to report it in an email.
VTDigger reported two fatalities caused by flooding, Dylan Kempton, 33, in Peacham and John Rice, 73, in Lyndonville.
Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue also reminded residents to call 211 for assistance or shelter locations and to “turn around don’t drown” if you drive up to water covering a roadway.