A large area of low pressure brought warm air and excessive rainfall to Vermont. Rain began falling on February 24 and continued into the 25th, producing 2 to 2.5 inches of rain across the region. The warm temperatures and rain also melted 1 to 3 inches of water out of the snowpack. The result was sharp rises on rivers, producing ice jams and open water flooding. There were several road closures throughout the state due to high water, however damage for the most part was minimal.

Flood in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 25-FEB-16 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARDWICK
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam caused flooding in Hardwick along Route 15. Residences along Wolcott Street were evacuated due to high water. A nearby car dealer was inundated, with several new vehicles flooded.

Flood in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 04:30:00 to 26-FEB-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ENOSBURG FALLS
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An ice jam on the Missisquoi River in Franklin county caused the river to spill its banks in several places from East Berkshire to Enosburg Falls. Route 105 was closed for an extended period of time.

Flood in WASHINGTON, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 03:35:00 to 25-FEB-16 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLESEX
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An ice jam developed in Montpelier VT, briefly flooding sections of lower State Street and sending the Montpelier river gage to moderate flood stage before moving downstream. The jam came to rest in Middlesex VT, where it backed water up onto Route 2 to a depth of up to four feet.

Flood in CHITTENDEN, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 26-FEB-16 03:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: NORTH WILLISTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding from heavy rain and snowmelt caused isolated minor flooding in Chittenden County. In Essex, North Williston Road was closed by the flooded Winooski River, and Pettingill Road was flooded by the Browns River.

Flood in ADDISON, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 25-FEB-16 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RICHVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water from heavy rainfall and snowmelt flooded local roads in western Addison County VT. Route 125 in Cornwall and Route 30 in Whiting were inundated.

Flood in CALEDONIA, VERMONT
From 25-FEB-16 06:00:00 to 25-FEB-16 17:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST JOHNSBURY
Flood cause: Ice Jam
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Runoff from heavy rain and snow melt broke up river ice, creating an ice jam that moved down the Passumpsic River. Water rescues were performed to evacuate residents of the Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park on the north side of Lyndonville. Flooding from ice jams closed Routes 5, 122, and 114 in Lyndonville, and as the ice jam moved downstream portions of Route 5 were flooded from Lyndonville to St. Johnsbury Center. The Passumpsic River at Passumpsic was pushed to moderate flood stage of 18.76 feet. Flood stage is 14.0 feet.