Rain Coming - Flood Watch

[Chris Santee]

Issued at: 3:48 AM EDT 4/25/11, expires at: 5:00 PM EDT 4/25/11

Flood Watch In effect from late tonight through Tuesday Evening,
The NWS in burlington has issued a
Flood watch for northern New York as well as central and northern Vermont
From late tonight through Tuesday evening.
A warm front moving into the region tonight will stall and be the focus for moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of the region through Tuesday. In addition, The Potential Exists for a few embedded thunderstorms which may enhance precipitation rates as well.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches will lead to sharp rises on area rivers and streams, Many Of Which are running high from recent rainfall. Minor to locally moderate flooding will be possible, Especially Along The smaller rivers and streams.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

[Chris Santee]

Issued at: 3:02 PM EDT 4/25/11, expires at: 5:30 AM EDT 4/26/11

Flood Watch Remains in effect from midnight edt tonight Through Tuesday evening,
The flood watch continues for
Portions of northern New York and central and northern Vermont.
From midnight edt tonight through Tuesday evening
A warm front moving into the region tonight will stall and be the focus for moderate to heavy rainfall across portions of the region through Tuesday. In addition, The Potential Exists for a few embedded thunderstorms which may enhance precipitation rates as well.
Storm total rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches will lead to sharp rises on area rivers and streams, Many Of Which are running high from recent rainfall. Minor to locally moderate flooding will be possible, Especially Along The smaller rivers and streams.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

[Chris Santee]

Flood Watch Is cancelled,
The flood watch for portions of northern New York and Vermont has Been cancelled. The threat for widespread rainfall has ended, But localized flooding with approaching convective activity is possible.

[Chris Santee]

Issued at: 3:31 AM EDT 4/27/11, expires at: 3:17 AM EDT 4/28/11

The NWS in burlington has issued a
Flood warning for the missisquoi river at east berkshire. Until late tonight, or until the warning is cancelled. At 2:45 am Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Forecast, rise above flood stage by early Wednesday morning and continue to rise to near 13.6 feet by Wednesday afternoon. The river will fall below flood stage by Wednesday night. Impact, at 14.0 feet, widespread flooding of low lying fields and roadways will occur from richford to enosburg. Water will approach route 118 at east berkshire, and route 105 between enosburg falls and east berkshire. Yards will be flooded in east berkshire.

[Chris Santee]

Please be advised the following roads have been closed by either local highway departments and/or the Vermont Agency of Transportation.
 
Vermont Route 15 at the "Wrong Way Bridge" in Cambridge
US Route 2, Jonesville
Poker Hill Rd, Underhill
Vermont Route 118, Berkshire
North Williston Rd, Williston
Raceway Rd, Underhill
Palmer Ln, Underhill
Van Sicklen Rd, Williston
River Cove Rd, Williston
 
The following roads should be used with caution as they are either down to one lane or near impassable due to flooding and standing/flowing water.
 
Cilley Hill Rd, Underhill/Jericho
Bridge St, Richmond
Vermont Route 105 on "Smith Flats" between Berkshire and Enosburg
 
Motorists are urged to use extreme caution when traveling in these areas due to flooding and road damage from heavy rains that occurred overnight.  They are reminded to find alternate routes if the road is covered with water as the road conditions beneath the water may be deteriorated.

[Razzle Dazzle]

Vermont "511" http://www.511vt.com/ indicates that 128 is also closed to flooding.

[Judi]

River Road by the new bridge is now flooded over and I have contacted the town office so they can put up barracades.

[Henry]

I heard the road crew talking about washouts and it sounded like there was quite a bit of damage done by the heavy rains.  I watched it rain last night with my porch light on and it really came down hard for what seemed like hours.  The small brook across the road from my house has overflowed its banks.

[Razzle Dazzle]

Cathy works in Morrisville and had a very difficult time getting there.  There was water on the roadways everywhere!

[Chris Santee]

Number of flash floods around Vermont

WATERBURY – Vermonters are waking up to high waters and a number of flooded roads.  State road closures can be found at www.511vt.com or by calling 511.

The public is asked to respect all detour signs and never drive across a flooded road whether or not it is posted as closed.  This is the most important thing for the public to know during a flood.  As mentioned numerous times in the past, unseen washouts or unexpectedly fast running water can carry away a person or sometimes even an automobile.  Floodwaters also often contain contaminants like wastewater, fuel, or other harmful liquids and solids.

NWS has issued a Flood Warning (meaning flooding is imminent or already taking place) in counties along Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York, and in other northern counties.

Other areas of the state are also under a Flood Watch (meaning flash flooding is possible). 

Emergency Management and the National Weather Service are advising those near the lake, and on other waterways to monitor water levels and prepare for possible flooding. 

Flood preparation/response tips:

Never drive or walk through floodwaters.  Unseen washouts or unexpectedly fast running water can carry away an automobile.  Floodwaters also often contain contaminants like wastewater, fuel, or other harmful liquids and solids.
Monitor radio, television, and newspapers as well as web sites for flood warnings.
Move any vehicles or equipment like lawn mowers or tractors to higher ground.  Flooded vehicles pollute the water with fuel.
If you do evacuate your home, turn off your circuit breaker before you leave and have your home’s electrical system inspected by a professional before you return.
 
Any mention of these tips to viewers, listeners, or readers are very much appreciated.

For more information on flood preparation you can visit www.ready.gov.  Other helpful links:

www.511vt.com

www.vem.vermont.gov – links to flooding tips and resources.

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=btv: Northern Vermont River Gauges

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=aly: Southern Vermont River Gauges

http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/btv/: Forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service

 

[Chris Santee]

Issued at: 4:00 AM EDT 4/28/11, expires at: 11:00 PM EDT 4/28/11

Flash Flood Watch in effect through this evening,
The NWS in burlington has expanded the
Flash flood watch to include portions of central Vermont, northeast Vermont, Northwest Vermont And southern Vermont, including the following areas, In Central Vermont, Eastern addison, Orange, Washington And Western addison. In northeast Vermont, Caledonia, Essex And Orleans. In northwest Vermont, Eastern Chittenden, Eastern Franklin, grand isle, Lamoille, Western Chittenden And western franklin. In southern Vermont, Eastern Rutland, Western rutland and windsor.
Through midnight
Heavy rainfall
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

[GamingWeasel]

Thanks for all the updates!

[Chris Santee]

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Issued at: 7:34 PM EDT 4/28/11, expires at: 8:45 PM EDT 4/28/11

Flash Flood Watch is cancelled,
The flash flood watch for portions of central Vermont, Northeast Vermont, Northwest Vermont And southern Vermont has been cancelled. Lingering showers across eastern Vermont will exit east Into New Hampshire by 800 pm, With The Threat of heavy rainfall And flash flooding coming to an end. However, Many Streams And Rivers, While Generally Receding will be running high into the overnight hours. Please be safe by obeying all road closure signs and keeping a safe distance from any high water.