"Vermont Dam Reaches Capacity, Limited Evacuation Options Left"

The city manager of Montpelier, Vermont, issued a warning as a local dam nears capacity, threatening to flood the downtown area after catastrophic flooding. The dam had only 6 feet of storage capacity remaining, and if it exceeds capacity, water will be released into the North Branch River. Evacuation options are limited, and residents are advised to seek higher floors in their houses. The city has relocated its dispatch center and emergency operations center, and multiple water rescue teams are in place. Vermont rivers continue to rise, with the Winooski River surpassing its crest during Hurricane Irene in 2011.