Flood Warning Issued for Franklin County, Vermont Due to Ice Jam

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Burlington, VT has issued a Flood Warning for Franklin County in northwest Vermont. The alert was triggered by flooding caused by an ice jam resulting from recent snowmelt. The warning indicates that flooding is already occurring or is imminent in the affected region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Franklin County in northwest Vermont. Locations expected to experience flooding include:

• Enosburg Falls and Enosburg Falls Village
• Enosburg
• Berkshire and East Berkshire
• Sheldon
• North Enosburg

Additionally, local reports indicate that the bridge at Boston Post Road is currently inaccessible due to rising waters.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid flooded areas: Stay away from rivers, creeks, and streams that are overflowing their banks.
• Monitor conditions: Keep updated with local weather reports as conditions can change rapidly near ice jams.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is being driven by an ice jam and significant snowmelt. Reports at 4:53 PM EDT confirmed that flooding is already underway. Residents should expect high water levels in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations throughout the duration of the warning.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 5:00 AM EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.