Summary: Storm Response
Case#: 23WM001541
On July 10, 2023 the town of Wilmington experienced localized flooding from the recent intense rain storms. During National Weather Service "Flood Warning" Events the Wilmington Police Department actively monitors our waterways especially the North Branch of the Deerfield River which winds through Wilmington Village Center. Below is a chronological list of the river heights in the Village Center as observed by WPD Personnel on 7/10/23:
0012 - under flood height measures
0320 - under flood height measures
0640 - under flood height measures
0950 - 9 FT
0954 - 10 FT
1051 - 10.5 FT
1116 - 11 FT
1150 - 12 FT
1314 - 13 FT
1329 - 13.5 FT
1413 - 15 FT
1513 - 16 FT
1549 - 16 FT
1700 - 15 FT
1746 - 13.6 FT
1844 - 11.6 FT
2014 - 9.6 FT
2130 - 8.6 FT
2130 - 7.6 FT
0017 - 7 Ft
During this flooding event as part of our flood response protocols Wilmington Police Department Dispatchers have a notification list for property owners in flood prone areas. During this recent event Wilmington Police Dispatchers S. Luchsinger and E. Goldsmith conducted the notifications while also handling emergency calls, contacting resources to respond to our area and providing information to the many non-emergency calls received at Wilmington Police Dispatch. Dispatch notified business owners of equipment stored in flood prone areas and assisted in coordinating the removal of the equipment (these areas were later flooded).
In addition th traffic/road closures, the Wilmington Police Department responded to the following calls:
- Assisted with evacuating a summer camp
- Assisted moving motel guest from a partially flooded motel
- Assisted with traffic control and road closures including the closing of VT Route 100 North when the North Branch of the Deerfield River flooded over the roadway in multiple locations
- Assist to homeowners with accessing their residence so WFD could pump out their flooded basement
- Assist business with moving items from flood prone area
- Respond to WFD to report of subject in the flood water
The town of Wilmington, Wilmington Police, Wilmington Fire, Wilmington Highway, and VT Trans assisted with closing roadways, responded to calls of service and continued efforts to keep the public informed. Wilmington roadways are passable but motorists should take caution for washed out roadways, standing water, and debris in the roadway. The West Main Street parking lot is closed at this time to allow Wilmington Highway to rebuild that area.
