NEWPORT — Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms last night resulted in localized flooding in parts of Orleans and Essex counties, closing some roads.
Rainfall in parts of the region exceeded 2-3 inches.
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Missisquoi River Near North Troy.
This morning the river was 9.5 feet, with the flood stage at 9.0 feet.
In Westfield, all lanes on Route 100 between Buck Hill Road and the Lowell town line were closed.
In Lyndon, VT 122 is currently closed between the I-91 exit 24 interchanges and the intersection of US Route 5.
Water is over the road near the US 5 intersection and at the Miller’s Run Covered Bridge.
There is water on the edge of the road on US Route 5 in Lyndon, near Lyndonville Hardware.
VTrans says the water is receding and traffic flow is not affected at this time.
Officials say there will be some additional rainfall this morning, but with no additional impacts expected.
