The National Weather Service says Vermont has recorded its wettest spring ever.

Floodwaters in the Champlain Valley need to recede before officials can fully assess the amount of damage that's been done. But in the Champlain Islands, people are already aware of the costs, as they predict that the summer tourist season will be delayed by two to three weeks.

With Lake Champlain now receding, a number of homeowners are expected to return to their homes along the shore this weekend and next. Emergency officials in Vermont are urging them to ensure conditions are safe.

The water level on Lake Champlain is dropping a few inches everyday, but it remains at record high levels. And that means several Vermont State Parks along the lake will remain closed for the Memorial Day holiday. Tips For Homeowners Dealing With Flood Damage

The wet, cold spring has left many farmers playing catch up when it comes to planting spring crops. For the state's dairy farmers, that means they're waiting to plant corn to feed their cows.

Vermont officials are asking homeowners to report any damages or losses they've suffered as a result of flooding over the past few weeks. The information will help determine if Vermont qualifies for a federal Individual Assistance program.

As Lake Champlain's flooding recedes, homeowners are beginning to report the ways it has damaged their homes - from their cellars to their water supply. In St. Albans, many of them are just trying to dry out.

Officials in St. Albans have decided to build a temporary road adjacent to one that's been flooded by Lake Champlain.

Lake Champlain is finally receding from its record levels. But predicting the next big flood may be more difficult because of budget problems in Washington.

The Champlain Housing Trust is warning flood-weary residents to avoid using risky loans or credit cards to pay for their repairs and is encouraging them to work with local banks or non-profits to secure affordable financing.

Federal emergency officials are crisscrossing sections of the state to add up the damage that has been caused by flooding in the Lake Champlain area. Listener Ann Campbell sent vpr.net these before-and-after pictures of a now washed out road along Long Point in North Ferrisburgh.

Federal officials are touring seven counties across the state today to total up the damages that have been caused so far by flooding. The teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in towns across western and northern Vermont. Before-And-After: Flooding in North Ferrisburgh More Flood News, Videos, and Photos

Volunteers in Burlington are continuing to fill sandbags to prevent more damage from Lake Champlain flooding.

The sun shining down on the Champlain Valley over the weekend gave flood-weary residents a respite from rising waters. But officials say the wind that's helped to clear out clouds is still a danger along the lakeshore. More Flood News, Videos, and Photos »

A lingering snow pack and warm heavy rains have contributed to  flood conditions, but the impact of all this water is also related to how we develop and use land adjacent to rivers and lakes.

Lake Champlain has begun to recede from its record-setting levels, but it's still nearly three feet above flood stage. Many residents and businesses up and down the lake say the drop in water is imperceptible. Video: Driving the flooded Route 2 causeway

Water levels on Lake Champlain are falling slowly, but remain at record high levels this morning. At the U.S. Geological Survey gauge in Burlington the lake is 3 feet above flood stage. And the National Weather Service says Lake Champlain drains slowly, so it could remain above flood stage for several weeks.

Federal emergency management officials have begun touring the Lake Champlain shoreline to assess damage from historically high water.

A crew of National Guard troops is in the Champlain Islands today helping residents deal with the ongoing flood. More than 400 homes have already been damaged and three destroyed as the lake has risen to historic highs. Video: Visitors Look At Lake Champlain Flooding

Floodwaters are receding in northern Vermont, but many roads remain closed and homeowners are cleaning up big messes in the wake of flooding from heavy rains and snowmelt.

The spring floods that have torn up roadways and damaged lakefront property are having an environmental impact as well. The high water has washed phosphorus and other pollutants downstream into Lake Champlain, and climate change could make the problem worse.

Communities across northern Vermont continue to clean up from flash floods that swept the state this week. Lamoille County was among the hardest hit areas. In Johnson, the village sewage treatment plant was flooded. That caused only partially treated sewage to be released into the Lamoille River.

Rivers across northern Vermont jumped their banks when strong storms and spring snowmelt came rushing out of the mountains over the past couple of days. That forced officials to close some schools and many roads.

Vermont Emergency Management officials say flood water in most areas has gone down considerably since last night. One concern now is keeping people safe when there's so much water on the road.

Many roads in northern Vermont are closed today because they're underwater or washed out from spring snowmelt and rainfall. State police and Vermont Emergency Management say a number of roads along the western slopes of the Green Mountains and in the Northeast Kingdom are affected.