Apr 23, 2001
Mild weather accompanied by snow melt and periods of light rain resulted in flooding of low lying areas, fields and a few local roads. The Essex Junction river gage on the Winooski River exceeded flood stage. Low land and field flooding was reported from Richmond and Jonesville to Essex. The North Williston Road was closed for a period of time.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5243772). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Chittenden County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.