Lamoille River

I've been to several places that are recovering from floods or hurricanes, and there's always a fear that when a major crisis hits, the loss of just a few families or businesses can force a transition the town can't recover from.

That's the Lamoille River, running right through downtown Hardwick, Vermont.

It was once a key part of powering the grist and lumber mills that line the riverbank.

And these days, it remains a striking feature of the town.

But when a major flood hit the region in July 2023, the river grew to four times its normal width, and it carved out a brand new path for itself, reshaping the downtown.

The owners of a Hardwick Inn are still trying to grasp the fact their business is mainly in the Lamoille River.

Catastrophic flooding in Vermont.

Crews are racing to save people right now.

corner.

Yeah, it's defined by north of the Lamoille River, west of I-89.

And

you have the lakeshore, basically.