Apr 1, 1998
Spring runoff and flood waters resulting in the lake level of Lake Champlain rising to equal or exceed the 101 foot level during this period. The maximum level reached this year was 101.82 feet on April 5. Flooding of lake shore areas became widespread with water closing some roads and flooding some private property. Due to the high lake level water back flowed up the rivers that flow into the lake. Some residents were forced to sandbag to protect property.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5656913). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Addison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.