Vermont remains under a state of emergency Wednesday after catastrophic flooding this week washed away roads and left people stranded in their homes.
A FEMA search-and-rescue team out of Beverly was deployed to the Green Mountain State to assist residents as recovery from the historic damage gets going.
Massachusetts Task Force 1 released some images of the team at work. They are working closely with state, local and federal partners to coordinate search and rescue efforts.
Boston 25 News talked to some people who have homes in Vermont and say the damage seems to be sporadic, but it’s the areas along the rivers that are seeing the worst of it.
Massachusetts Task Force 1 is currently in Vermont helping with the search and rescue efforts. According to the NWS, a record setting 5.28 inches of rain fell in #Montpelier on Monday, more than Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. @boston25 📷 credit: Massachusetts Task Force 1 pic.twitter.com/K9zFlmcboD
“We are in an area that is prone to flooding and they named the two towns we are from, Stamford and Wilmington as roads closed and washed out,” said Tom Gonska.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott said floodwaters in some areas have surpassed levels seen during Irene back in 2011. Montpelier in particular has been hit hard.
A record-setting 5.28 inches of rain fell on the city Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Water in downtown Montpelier remained waist-deep Tuesday, shutting down roads and stranding residents.
Officials say so far there have been more than 100 rescues in the state but in some areas, the conditions are too dangerous for rescue by boat.
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Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont U.S. Geological Survey hydrographer Samuel Jacob measures the flooded Winooski River's discharge on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. He said it was 15,000-16,000 cubic feet per second. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Montpelier resident Lynnea Timpone paddle boards at the intersection of Main Street and East State Street on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Debris in the flooded Wisnooski River gets caught under a bridge on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Main Street is flooded on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont At the northern start of flooding on Elm Street, many people brought out their kayaks on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A person bikes around downtown once flood waters receded on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Residents walk along a muddy Main Street after flood waters receded on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont In an aerial view, a kayaker paddles through the flooded waters of Elm Street on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Andrew Brewer, a resident of Montpelier and former business owner on Langdon Street, helps wash away the mud from the sidewalk July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont People look out on a flooded street on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Debris left behind from the flooded Winooski River covers on a bridge on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Bailey Road, a clothing and home goods store on Main Street, was left severely damaged from flood waters on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont In an aerial view, a truck backs up after attempting to drive through heavily flooded waters on Elm Street on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont People kayak down Main Street after catastrophic flooding on July 11, 2023 in Montpelier, Vermont. Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours and residents were warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area. (Kylie Cooper/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Route 11 is flooded after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont In an aerial view, water covers residential property on Route 11 after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Flooding behind the sign marking the towns of Windham and Londonderry on Route 11 on July 10, 2023 in Windham, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A road is severely damaged by flooding on July 10, 2023 in Windham, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A flooded road is seen on July 10, 2023 in Chester, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Onlookers check out a flooded road on July 10, 2023 in Chester, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Water floods around homes as the river overflows along Route 11 on July 10, 2023 in Windham, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A flooded road is seen on July 10, 2023 in Chester, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A mailbox sits above water in front of a flooded property on Route 11 on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont In an aerial view, a pick-up truck drives along a flooded road after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A mailbox sits in front of a flooded property on Route 11 on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Water rushes around an SUV on July 10, 2023 in Windham, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A tractor makes its way through a flooded road after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Onlookers check out a flooded road on July 10, 2023 in Chester, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont A yard is flooded by rushing water on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont Water floods around a house on Route 11 on July 10, 2023 in Windham, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
Catastrophic flooding swamps Vermont In an aerial view, water covers Route 11 after heavy rain on July 10, 2023 in Londonderry, Vermont. Torrential rain and flooding has affected millions of people from Vermont south to North Carolina. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
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