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Thunderstorms brought another round of heavy flooding Tuesday , which caved in and washed away roads, crushed vehicles, pushed homes off their foundations.
Some areas got more than 8 inches of rain, which was more than some places had ever gotten in a single day .
More downpours are expected Wednesday , with flash-flooding possible in some already inundated areas.
Climate change, steep terrain make Vermont more susceptible to flooding, weather service official says.
Climate change and steep terrain are also contributing factors, he says.
Vermont 's history of manipulating its rivers and streams also plays a role in increased flooding.
The state is in the midst of a multi-decade effort to "replace them or refurbish them with our current and future climate".
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