Potential Flooding Dec 11 & 12, 2024
Update 7:50am Thursday, 12-Dec-2024
Flood Watch has been cancelled and river levels have begun to lower.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday season.
Update 10:56:00 PM, Wednesday, 11-Dec-2024
Lamoille River water level predictions in Johnson have been downgraded again, now well below flood stage, with the predicted peak at 8.3 feet (for reference, Minor flooding occurs at 13 feet).
Update 3:56:00 PM, Wednesday, 11-Dec-2024
The National Weather Service has downgraded expected rainfall into Thursday, but a flood warning remains in effect: https://www.weather.gov/btv/headline1
With temperatures continuing to rise above freezing, expected rainfall and melting snow could lead to small creek and river flooding.
Water levels will rise overnight and are expected to peak Thursday morning.
You can follow river levels at this site: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
*** It’s important to note: this is only one measurement of the Lamoille River and does not include the Gihon River or streams and tributaries.
If flooding seems imminent, real-time updates will be posted to Town of Johnson Facebook page and the website TownOfJohnson.com
Please be diligent and safe. Remember turn around, don’t drown when approaching flooded roadways!
Update 11:42am, Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024
Johnson Emergency Management update, from a VT flood coordinator:
“A widespread 2-3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 4-5 inches is possible through New England starting the night of 10 December through early morning 12 December. Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and possibly increase river flows to flood stages and cause flash flooding. Additionally, there are concerns of shifting river ice in the north adding to flooding. Cold air on the backside of the system will slow runoff on 12 December and end overland flooding, however river responses could last through the end of the week.
Last December, 2.5-3 inches of rain caused significant flooding in Moretown and Waterbury. This year, the rain might be heavier in central to southern Vermont. One mitigating variable is river levels in Vermont are lower than last year at this time.”
Update 9am, Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024
The local Emergency Management Team is monitoring information and conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Lamoille County, including Johnson, today and tomorrow. This is forecast to be minor, if flooding occurs, but it’s better to be prepared and safe. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=107022357
You can follow river levels at this site (see more tools below):
https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
*** It’s important to note: this is only one measurement of the Lamoille River and does not include the Gihon River or streams and tributaries.
If flooding seems imminent, real-time updates will be posted to Town of Johnson Facebook page and the website TownOfJohnson.com
Please be diligent and safe.
- River water level prediction (see Unique Local Info graphs for more models): https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
- Weather Prediction Center (NOAA): https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ovw *** It’s important to note that this is JUST A TOOL, and is not always accurate for planning. (As we learned last year.)
- Now is the time to prepare for any future flooding; remove debris from culverts and drainage areas, sign up for Vermont Alert (www.vtalert.gov), and follow other advice at https://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness/floods
Please be safe. DO NOT cross water-covered roadways. Stay far from downed powerlines.
*** If you need support now, or as remanence from last year *** Lamoille Area Recovery Network (LEARN) is available to assist individuals and families impacted by flooding and other natural disasters and support resilience building in light of almost certain future disasters. https://uwlamoille.org/learn/
Potential Flooding Dec 11 & 12, 2024
Update 7:50am Thursday, 12-Dec-2024
Flood Watch has been cancelled and river levels have begun to lower.
Wishing everyone a safe holiday season.
Update 10:56:00 PM, Wednesday, 11-Dec-2024
Lamoille River water level predictions in Johnson have been downgraded again, now well below flood stage, with the predicted peak at 8.3 feet (for reference, Minor flooding occurs at 13 feet).
Update 3:56:00 PM, Wednesday, 11-Dec-2024
The National Weather Service has downgraded expected rainfall into Thursday, but a flood warning remains in effect: https://www.weather.gov/btv/headline1
With temperatures continuing to rise above freezing, expected rainfall and melting snow could lead to small creek and river flooding.
Water levels will rise overnight and are expected to peak Thursday morning.
You can follow river levels at this site: https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
*** It’s important to note: this is only one measurement of the Lamoille River and does not include the Gihon River or streams and tributaries.
If flooding seems imminent, real-time updates will be posted to Town of Johnson Facebook page and the website TownOfJohnson.com
Please be diligent and safe. Remember turn around, don’t drown when approaching flooded roadways!
Update 11:42am, Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024
Johnson Emergency Management update, from a VT flood coordinator:
“A widespread 2-3 inches of rain with localized amounts up to 4-5 inches is possible through New England starting the night of 10 December through early morning 12 December. Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and possibly increase river flows to flood stages and cause flash flooding. Additionally, there are concerns of shifting river ice in the north adding to flooding. Cold air on the backside of the system will slow runoff on 12 December and end overland flooding, however river responses could last through the end of the week.
Last December, 2.5-3 inches of rain caused significant flooding in Moretown and Waterbury. This year, the rain might be heavier in central to southern Vermont. One mitigating variable is river levels in Vermont are lower than last year at this time.”
Update 9am, Tuesday, 10-Dec-2024
The local Emergency Management Team is monitoring information and conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Lamoille County, including Johnson, today and tomorrow. This is forecast to be minor, if flooding occurs, but it’s better to be prepared and safe. https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=107022357
You can follow river levels at this site (see more tools below):
https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
*** It’s important to note: this is only one measurement of the Lamoille River and does not include the Gihon River or streams and tributaries.
If flooding seems imminent, real-time updates will be posted to Town of Johnson Facebook page and the website TownOfJohnson.com
Please be diligent and safe.
- River water level prediction (see Unique Local Info graphs for more models): https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/jonv1
- Weather Prediction Center (NOAA): https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/#page=ovw *** It’s important to note that this is JUST A TOOL, and is not always accurate for planning. (As we learned last year.)
- Now is the time to prepare for any future flooding; remove debris from culverts and drainage areas, sign up for Vermont Alert (www.vtalert.gov), and follow other advice at https://vem.vermont.gov/preparedness/floods
Please be safe. DO NOT cross water-covered roadways. Stay far from downed powerlines.
*** If you need support now, or as remanence from last year *** Lamoille Area Recovery Network (LEARN) is available to assist individuals and families impacted by flooding and other natural disasters and support resilience building in light of almost certain future disasters. https://uwlamoille.org/learn/