Flood Warning Issued for Caledonia County, VT as Ice Jam Triggers Evacuations in St. Johnsbury
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Caledonia County, Vermont, until 7:00 PM EDT Thursday as an ice jam causes immediate flooding and evacuations in St. Johnsbury.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast Vermont
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Burlington VT
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast Vermont.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Flood Warning for Caledonia County in northeast Vermont. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Caledonia County. Emergency Management has reported significant flooding in St. Johnsbury, particularly near the intersection of the Passumpsic and Moose Rivers. Evacuations are currently underway for residents on Elm Street and Concord Avenue.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area should avoid flooded roads and low-lying locations. The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," as most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. If you are in a flood-prone area or near the identified ice jam, remain vigilant for sudden water rises.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is being caused by an ice jam at the confluence of the Passumpsic and Moose Rivers. While approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches of rain have already fallen, no additional rainfall is expected. However, the primary hazard remains the ice jam; any sudden release of the ice could result in a rapid rise in water levels, leading to flash flooding in rivers, creeks, and streams.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EDT this evening. Flooding impacts are expected to continue until the ice jam stabilizes or clears.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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