Of particular concern was the east branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven, which, starting around 3 p.m., rose over 4.5 feet in about two hours. By 5:30 p.m., levels began to recede.

More than $26 million in federal funding was abruptly withheld by the Department of Education last week. Districts and organizations across Vermont fear it will force program and staffing cuts.