× Flood Watch
Until 2024-12-10T17:15:00-05:00 • National Weather Service
Heavy rain may fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers may increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Both river and flash flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Essex County in New York and all of Vermont except for Grand Isle County. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong storm system will bring periods of moderate to heavy rain to Vermont and parts of Northern New York from Wednesday afternoon into the overnight. Heavy rain along with snow melt from warm temperatures will lead to possible flooding. Flash flooding and main stem river flooding are both possible. Total rainfall before a transition to snowfall Thursday morning will be between one and a half to two and a half inches in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood