ApacheTrout Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 The water surface of Lake Champlain, as measured at Rouses Point, NY, is at 102.50 ft. This breaks the old record (102.10 ft), set in 1869. The water level is forecast to reach 102.7 ft on Saturday. At elevation 101.5, severe flooding occurs, with widespread inundation of lake shores and roads. Low lying lake front structures will be damaged, but the damage tends to be limited, as environmental regulations (such as Act 250 in Vermont) require certain setbacks. But as the lake level is reaching levels not ever seen before in the 141 year record, damage to structures previously assumed to be outside the reach of Lake Champlain may now be vulnerable, especially if the lake reaches or exceeds the forecast crest of 102.7. As you can see in the following probability graph (based on historical data for 30-day period of 4/30 to 5/30), the lake level is now outside the range of anything previously experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allenson Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Heard that on the radio last night as I was driving home. Also, the Connecticut River on this side of the state is about as high as I've ever seen it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderfreak Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Some photos from WCAX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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