Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 8 at 10:56AM EDT until March 9 at 1:57AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 8, 2026 - 7:56am
Expires:
March 8, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Burlington VT has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in New York...
East Branch Ausable River At Ausable Forks affecting Essex and
Clinton Counties.
.An ice jam will cause water to infiltrate the lowlands along the
river.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...East Branch Ausable River at Ausable Forks.
* WHEN...From this morning to just after midnight tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding can occur in Keene. Water
begins to overflow onto Hulls Falls Road, Route 73, and Route 9N
near Marcy Field. High water will impact interests at Alice Falls
near Keeseville.
At 8.0 feet, In Jay, water will cover Route 9N near Trumbulls
Corner. Minor flooding can occur in Keene. Water begins to
overflow onto Hulls Falls Road, Route 73, and Route 9N near Marcy
Field. High water will impact interests at Alice Falls near
Keeseville.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 8.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM EDT Sunday was 8.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this
evening.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
8.9 feet on 10/08/2023.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Water levels can rise
very quickly behind ice jams, or the jam can release with no
warning. Stay well away from any ice.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Clinton, NY; Essex, NY
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov