Flood Warning Issued for Clinton County, NY Due to Ice Jam on Great Chazy River
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Clinton County, NY, as an ice jam on the Great Chazy River causes minor flooding near Perry Mills through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Clinton County, New York
- 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 Clinton County, New York.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Burlington VT has issued a Flood Warning for the Great Chazy River at Perry Mills. This alert is effective as of March 8, 2026, and remains in place until March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Clinton County in New York, with the primary impact zone located along the Great Chazy River at Perry Mills.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to follow these safety protocols:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Exercise caution: Use extreme care when walking near riverbanks.
- Nighttime safety: Be especially cautious at night when flood hazards are more difficult to recognize.
- Avoidance: The recommended response is to avoid the flooded areas entirely.
Expected Conditions
An ice jam is currently causing water to infiltrate lowlands along the river. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue.
- Current Stage: As of 10:00 PM EDT Sunday, the river stage was 9.8 feet. Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Impact at 9.0 feet: Water covers Perry Mills Road and Creek Road near Perry Mills.
- Impact at 10.0 feet: Water will approach homes in Perry Mills. In addition to Perry Mills Road and Creek Road, water will partially cover Route 11 south of Perry Mills.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect from Sunday evening through early Monday afternoon. The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and will continue falling to approximately 4.4 feet by Wednesday evening. The next official statement is scheduled for Monday morning at 10:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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