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Flood — Western Rutland, VT

Jan 19, 1996

A strong storm system moved into the Great Lakes on Thursday (1/18/96) and then moved into Canada thereafter on Friday (1/19/96) and Saturday (1/20/96). The circulation associated with this storm resulted in above normal temperatures, strong winds and flooding due to snow melt and rainfall.Two deaths were attributed to the flooding. A young girl drowned (1/19/96) trying to rescue her father when car was swept by water.The father died 2 days later (1/21/96) from injuries and hypothermia suffered

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5554220). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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