Some local roads washing out in Woodstock

The Ottauquechee River by Elm Street in Woodstock on Monday morning (Photo Provided)

Update 12/18, 5:50 pm: Woodstock Police has received reports that Old River Road by the Taftsville Bridge is flooded. That part of the road is in Hartford and the Town of Hartford has been notified.

Route 4 in Woodstock remains open as of 5 p.m.

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Though Route 4 remained open in Woodstock late Monday morning, some back roads are starting to wash out amid today's heavy rain, according to Woodstock Police. Those include Fletcher Hill Road near the Lincoln Bridge and Stimets Road, among others. The area is currently under a flood watch.

"We're monitoring the situation, but the rain is expected to continue and so the water level will continue to rise," said Woodstock Police Chief Joe Swanson. He added that officers on duty are prepared to respond to any flood-related emergency.

While rainfall may vary throughout the area, people are advised to use caution. Police are warning motorists to never drive through flood waters.

The flood watch is continuing until 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to weather.gov.

— Gareth Henderson

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