Irene Causes Widespread Flooding In Northeast

Irene had lost a lot of power when it hit New England as a tropical storm, but that didn't keep it from packing a punch. Roads and bridges were destroyed in Vermont. And in neighboring New York, a dam gave way, flooding homes and businesses downstream.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/08/29/140042755/irene-batters-northeast?ft=1&f=1003

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