Vermont Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/19/2026 12:48

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 3:48PM EDT until June 20 at 12:20AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Vermont... Barton River Near Coventry affecting Orleans County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Barton River near Coventry. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Maple Street and River Road between Orleans and Coventry Station are typically flooded. Extensive field and lowland flooding is typical at this flood stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM EDT Friday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.6 feet on 12/19/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.
Area Description: 
Orleans, VT
Forcast Office: 
NWS Burlington VT