Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 12 at 3:45PM EDT until March 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 12:45pm
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Vermont, including the following
county, Caledonia.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Depending on
ice behavior, any release of the ice jam could result in sudden
rises of water, leading to a rapid flooding situation.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 341 PM EDT, Emergency Management reported an ice jam near
the intersection of the Passumpsic and Moose Rivers, with
homes being evacuated on Elm Street and Concord Avenue.
Flooding is already occurring.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
St. Johnsbury.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Caledonia, VT
Forcast Office:
NWS Burlington VT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov