Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 6:46PM EST by NWS Burlington VT

Recent mild temperatures and rainfall has allowed for all
waterways to rise today and it has forced some river ice to lift
and move downstream.

As of 645 pm…there were NO reports of any on-going flooding.
However, we have received some recent reports of Ice Jams along
the AuSable river between Keene and Upper Jay as well as the
Winooski river between Moretown and Waterbury. At this time, no
flooding was occurring in these areas. We’re sure there are other
rivers across Vermont and northern New York that likely have ice
moving with scattered Ice Jams but no flooding has been reported.

Waterways are experiencing higher levels and flows than several
days ago, but are well within their banks and should remain that
way unless an ice jam develops and blocks the flow of water.

This is just a precautionary statement for those that live along
waterways that have ice or have experienced ice jam flooding in
the past. Closely monitor waterways near you and at the first
signs of rapidly rising water, seek higher ground and once you’re
safe, please report any flooding to local public safety officials
and ask them to relay those reports to the National Weather
Service in Burlington.

Colder temperatures later tonight and through the weekend will put
an end to any snowmelt allowing water levels to recede and lessen
any potential isolated threat of Ice Jam flooding.