FLOOD HAZARD INFO - JULY 9-10 2023
Updates - Monday, July 10th - Click on Image below for the full document:
Greetings-With severe storm & flooding potential warned from this afternoon through tomorrow (Monday evening) a reminder to report downed tress or flooded/eroded road surfaces to the Jericho Highway Dept. at 802.878.7111. If you or others in your vicinity are at risk due floodwater you are encouraged to call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to drive through or on flooded roadways or attempt to move downed trees.We will be monitoring activity closely and posting here and on Join in Jericho site if there are road closures or other safety concerns to share. Stay safe! http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodNational Weather Service Warning:FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOONTHROUGH MONDAY EVENING...* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.* WHERE...All of Vermont, and the following counties in northern New York, Essex, Clinton, and Franklin.* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers will be possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts over 5 inches is likely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
