In Maine, the Sudbury River was expected to crest a couple feet above flood stage over the weekend. Flood warnings continue for the Charles, Concord, and Assabet Rivers. In Connecticut, some minor flooding occurred along the Quinnipiac River, which was expected to have fallen below flood stage Saturday. Vermont experienced heavy snow last Friday, closing roads and causing power outages. Currently, roads are being reopened and power continues to be restored.
All river gauges report normal flows.
The American Red Cross continues to offer assistance to Massachusetts's residents affected by the flooding of the past week and has logged over 5,000 volunteer hours. In a letter dated March 30, the Governor of Vermont requested an emergency declaration as a result of the record snowfall on March 5-6. The state also experienced heavy snowfall from a second nor'easter on March 15-16, which compounded snow removal efforts. The counties impacted are Addison, Bennington, Chittenden, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orleans, Rutland, Windham and Windsor. In a letter dated March 29, the Governor of Massachusetts requested a major disaster declaration for Essex, Middlesex and Norfolk counties, as a result of extreme weather conditions, rain and flooding that occurred on March 5.