Vermont Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl: One Death Confirmed, Dozens Rescued, Extensive Damage Reported in Central Vermont

Peacham, Vermont, Vermont United States of America
At least one death reported due to flooding in Vermont
Central Vermont regions such as Moretown, Plainfield, Barre, Richmond and Bolton reporting significant damage
Dozens of roads flooded or covered with debris, including Interstate 89 Exit 11 off-ramp in Richmond, Route 2 in Richmond, Waterbury, Plainfield and Marshfield, Vermont Route 62 in downtown Barre and Route 100 in Waterbury and Moretown
Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham found dead after being swept away by floodwaters
Evacuations reported in Williamstown, on Route 5 in Lyndon, Moretown and downtown Barnet
Governor Phil Scott declared a state of emergency
Over 40 rescues statewide
Sewer systems and wastewater systems across the state experienced overflows
Winooski River and Passumpsic River expected to crest on July 11
Vermont Hit Hard by Hurricane Beryl: One Death Confirmed, Dozens Rescued, Extensive Damage Reported in Central Vermont

RICHMOND, Vt. and VERMONT — Vermont was hit hard by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl on July 11, 2024, resulting in at least one confirmed death due to flooding. The disaster came a year after devastating rainfall inundated parts of the state.

According to multiple sources, including Vermont State Police and local news outlets, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham was found dead after being swept away by floodwaters. Rescues were ongoing in Lyndonville and secondary searches were planned for other affected areas.

Central Vermont was among the hardest hit regions with towns such as Moretown, Plainfield, Barre, Richmond, Bolton and Williamstown all reporting significant damage. The Winooski River from Waterbury to Lake Champlain and the Passumpsic River were expected to crest on July 11.

Some sewer systems and wastewater systems across the state experienced overflows. Vermonters were urged to call 211 if they were displaced or needed to report damages. Shelters were open at the Barre Auditorium and Williamstown Middle/High School.

Dozens of roads were flooded, washed out, or covered with debris. Some closures included Interstate 89 Exit 11 off-ramp in Richmond, Route 2 in Richmond, Waterbury, Plainfield and Marshfield, Vermont Route 62 in downtown Barre and Route 100 in Waterbury and Moretown. Rail damage was reported in some areas including tracks used by Amtrak’s Vermonter.

Evacuations were reported in Williamstown, on Route 5 in Lyndon, Moretown and downtown Barnet. Roads into the town of Moretown were impassable as of early July 11 morning. There have been over 40 rescues statewide.

In Caledonia County, Walden received the most rainfall with a total of 7.25 inches, followed by South Walden with 7.1 inches and St. Johnsbury with 6.4 inches of rain.

Governor Phil Scott declared a state of emergency and acknowledged the emotional depth of this disaster on last year’s flooding anniversary.

This article is based on information from multiple sources including Vermont State Police, local news outlets, and government press releases. It is important to note that all claims should be verified with external sources before accepting them as fact.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • The article does not specify how many people were evacuated or displaced
  • The exact cause of Dylan Kempton's death is not mentioned in the article

Sources

97%

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Hurricane Beryl remnants wash away Vermont apartment building, wipe out roads in New Hampshire

CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Thursday, 11 July 2024 20:57
  • Unique Points
    • An apartment building was swept away by floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
    • At least seven bridges were taken out by the floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
    • Many roads were impassable due to flooding and debris in central Vermont.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.[
    • Damage was also reported in northern New Hampshire, including several roads being washed out.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority, but no formal or blatant logical fallacies were found. The author uses phrases like 'serious damage,' 'heavy rain,' and 'real dangers' to describe the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Vermont and New Hampshire, which could be considered inflammatory. However, these descriptions are based on facts reported in the article and do not distort or misrepresent them. The author also quotes Emergency Management Director Michael Billingsley from Plainfield, Vermont, who uses the phrase 'several days' to assess the full extent of damage. This can be considered an appeal to authority as Billingsley is an expert in emergency management and his assessment holds weight in this context.
    • ][Vermonters and visitors are encouraged to seek higher ground should floodwaters approach][/], [
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Police ID Vermont man believed to have died in flooding; rescues still underway

WCAX Media Group WCAX News Thursday, 11 July 2024 09:42
  • Unique Points
    • At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.
    • Governor Phil Scott declared a state of emergency and acknowledged the emotional depth of this disaster on last year’s flooding anniversary.
    • Rescues are still actively underway in Lyndonville and secondary searches will begin in other hard-hit areas.
    • Central Vermont was among the hardest hit areas, with towns such as Moretown, Plainfield, Barre, Richmond, Bolton and Williamstown all affected.
    • The Winooski River from Waterbury to Lake Champlain is expected to crest Thursday night. The Passumpsic River is expected to crest Thursday afternoon.
    • Some sewer systems and wastewater systems across the state experienced overflows.
    • Vermonters are urged to call 211 if they are displaced or to report damages. Shelters are open at the Barre Auditorium and Williamstown Middle/High School.
    • Dozens of roads were flooded, washed out, or covered with debris. Some closures include: Interstate 89 Exit 11 off-ramp in Richmond, Route 2 in Richmond, Waterbury, Plainfield and Marshfield, Vermont Route 62 in downtown Barre and Route 100 in Waterbury and Moretown.
    • Rail damage has been reported in some areas including tracks used by Amtrak’s Vermonter.
    • Evacuations have been reported in Williamstown, on Route 5 in Lyndon, Moretown and downtown Barnet. Roads into the town of Moretown were impassable as of early Thursday morning.
    • There have been over 40 rescues statewide.
  • Accuracy
    • ]At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.[
    • At least one person died due to a vehicle being swept into floodwater in Peacham.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Where in Vermont did the most rain fall during Wednesday’s storm?

VTDigger Erin Petenko, Thursday, 11 July 2024 19:53
  • Unique Points
    • In Caledonia County, Walden received the most rainfall with a total of 7.25 inches.
    • South Walden recorded 7.1 inches of rain.
    • St. Johnsbury saw 6.4 inches of rain.
    • Addison County’s Monkton received 6.41 inches of rain.
    • Moretown in Washington County recorded 6 inches of rain.
  • Accuracy
    • In central and northern Vermont, over 3 inches of rain fell during Wednesday and Thursday.
    • At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.
    • Hurricane Beryl remnants caused flooding and serious damage in northern New England, specifically Vermont and New Hampshire.
    • At least seven bridges were taken out by the floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Beryl’s Remnants Turn Deadly, Flood Vermont

The Weather Channel The Weather Thursday, 11 July 2024 20:59
  • Unique Points
    • At least one person died due to the flooding caused by the remnants of Beryl in central Vermont.
  • Accuracy
    • An apartment building was swept away by floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
    • At least seven bridges were taken out by the floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Flash Flooding Leads to Evacuations and Rescues in Central Vermont

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Jenna Russell Thursday, 11 July 2024 14:48
  • Unique Points
    • One death was caused by a vehicle being swept into floodwater in Peacham, though the cause had not been confirmed.
  • Accuracy
    • At least one person, Dylan Kempton, 33, of Peacham, is believed to have died due to the flooding.
    • Three bridges were destroyed and three others damaged due to floodwaters in locations including Norton, Charleston, Morristown and Barnet.
    • At least seven bridges were taken out by the floodwaters in Plainfield, Vermont.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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