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Hurricane Irene was a large and destructive tropical cyclone which affected much of the Caribbean and East Coast of the United States during late August 2011. The ninth named storm, first hurricane, and first major hurricane of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, Irene originated from a well-defined Atlantic tropical wave that began showing signs of organization east of the Lesser Antilles.
Hurricane Irene also produced heavy rainfall in southeastern Virginia of up to 12 inches (300 mm) in Chesapeake, [1] where floodwaters entered some homes. Additionally, widespread street flooding occurred, with a total 17 sections of road closed in Southampton County and Suffolk alone. Additionally, over 100 cars suffered water damage in ...
More recently, in 2011, a weakening Hurricane Irene produced historic flooding in Vermont, causing over $175 million in damage. [3] The return period for hurricane and major landfalls along the coast of New England is highest in Connecticut and Rhode Island, and declines rapidly north toward Maine.
Even though Vermont is an inland state, it's suffered damage from tropical storm systems. In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene dumped 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain on parts of the state in 24 hours.
Tropical Storm Irene dumped 11 inches (28 centimeters) of rain on parts of Vermont in 24 hours in 2011. The storm killed six in the state, washed homes off their foundations, and damaged or ...
Hurricane Irene caused significant impact across some of the Caribbean Islands and United States Eastern Seaboard, leaving about $14.2 billion in damage and resulting in the name's retirement. Overall, the season resulted in 112 deaths and nearly $17.4 billion in damage.
The National Weather Service predicts additional rain in Vermont for Thursday and Friday. Cleanup efforts underway as waters recede, revealing Vermont's damage Skip to main content
The Federal Emergency Management Agency assessed damage around New Hampshire, including Antrim from July 11, continuing through the week of July 25 as well. [204] [205] On July 12, Massachusetts governor Maura Healey toured the flooding damage in Williamsburg, and offered state assistance. [206]