Storms and flooding wreak havoc in Northeast

Storms ravage the Northeast, leaving severe damage and flooding. Flash flood warnings are in effect for several locations in New England and New York State. At least one person has died as a result of the heavy rainfall.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), flooding is expected to continue across much of the Northeast through Monday and into Tuesday. Officials expect Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts to take the brunt of the storm. The surrounding areas have a slight risk of excessive rainfall.

According to NWS data, Vermont has already received more than six inches of rain and the forecast shows these numbers will increase. Emergency services had to be deployed in Andover to rescue a dozen people who were trapped in a rural area after the flood washed out a bridge.

In New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Orange and Ontario counties. One woman was killed in Orange while trying to leave her home. In Vermont, Governor Phil Scott followed in Hochul's footsteps.

The authorities are asking people to exercise extreme caution. The NWS issued a series of recommendations for people living in some of the affected areas. People are being asked to follow evacuation orders and respect road closures. People should avoid flooded roads at all costs, plan escape routes in case of flooding and keep cell phones charged to keep communication channels open.

According to historical data reported by CNN, this heavy rainfall is extremely rare. In West Point, Orange County, the chances of it are only 0.1%, making this a once-in-a-lifetime flood.