Summary
Residents in Clinton County, New York, had to evacuate because an ice jam on the Saranac River caused the water to rise quickly, threatening homes. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning due to the risk of dangerous flooding as temperatures warmed and ice broke up in the river. Emergency responders remain on alert as communities prepare for possible further flooding.
Key Facts
- An ice jam on the Saranac River caused rapidly rising water in Morrisonville, New York.
- The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for east-central Clinton County.
- Several homes in Morrisonville were evacuated as a safety measure.
- Ice jams form when river ice breaks up and blocks the flow of water.
- These blockages can rapidly cause water levels to rise upstream without rainfall.
- Areas including Plattsburgh and Schuyler Falls were on alert for possible flooding.
- Warm temperatures were causing river ice to break up, increasing flood risks.
- Emergency crews continued to monitor conditions and advised residents to avoid flooded areas.
