Flood Warning Issued for Franklin County, Vermont Due to Ice Jam
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for Franklin County, Vermont, through Monday morning as an ice jam triggered by snowmelt causes immediate flooding in several communities.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest 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 Northwest Vermont.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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