Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 9 at 4:10PM EDT until March 10 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires:
March 10, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northern New York, including the following
county, Clinton.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 408 PM EDT, Emergency management reported an ice jam near
the warned area due to snowmelt. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
- An ice jam has developed in Champlain. Based on the gage at
Perry Mills, water appears to be backing up again. Emergency
Management reports that the river is already near bankfull,
and any discharge of water may result in flooding in the
village of Champlain along the Great Chazy River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Champlain Village, Champlain, Mooers and Perry Mills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Clinton, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender: