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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northern New York Due to Ice Jam
Dangerous ice jam on Saranac River threatens nearby communities with rapid flooding
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Clinton County in New York due to a dangerous ice jam on the Saranac River that is rapidly raising water levels and threatening nearby communities. Evacuations are currently underway in the Morrisonville area along Ladue Street and River Street as the ice jam is impounding water and causing the river to rise quickly upstream.
Why it matters
Ice jams can cause unpredictable and life-threatening fluctuations in water levels, leading to flash flooding that poses an immediate threat to life and property in nearby areas. This warning highlights the dangers of ice jams and the need for residents to heed evacuation orders and avoid flooded roads.
The details
The Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Emergency management reported the ice jam in Morrisonville is impounding water and causing the Saranac River to rise quickly upstream. Residents in evacuation zones along Ladue Street and River Street in Morrisonville have been instructed to leave immediately. Flood deaths often occur when people attempt to drive through flooded roadways, so officials are urging people to turn around and not try to cross any flooded areas.
- The Flash Flood Warning was issued on March 10, 2026 and remains in effect until 1 p.m. on March 11, 2026.
The players
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the United States.
Morrisonville
A community in East Central Clinton County, New York that is threatened by the dangerous ice jam and flash flooding on the Saranac River.
What’s next
Residents in the evacuation zones should continue to follow all instructions from local authorities. The National Weather Service and emergency management will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the ice jam and flooding conditions evolve.
The takeaway
This ice jam and flash flood warning highlights the unpredictable and dangerous nature of these events, which can develop rapidly and pose a serious threat to nearby communities. Heeding evacuation orders and avoiding flooded roads are critical for public safety during these types of weather emergencies.
