Boquet River above Willsboro

The past week

What floods at each level

• 12 ft

  Widespread, severe flooding will occur along the Boquet River and associated tribuataries from Willsboro to Elizabethtown, similar to Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Numerous roads and structures will be impacted, with a few evacuations likely needed.

• 11 ft

  Significant, widespread flooding is expected along the Boquet River from Willsboro to Elizabethtown, similar to December 2023. Water will sections of Mill Lane, Gilliland St., and approaches to the Main St. bridge in Willsboro. Headwater streams in the Elizabethtown and New Russia area, including The Branch and Barton Brook will also experience significant flooding. County Route 8, Route 9 and areas along Noble Ln. will flood.

• 10 ft

  Widespread flooding of fields and other lowland areas along the river is expected from Willsboro to Elizabethtown. Several roads will be impacted by high water, including, but not limited to Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport, County Route 8 in Elizabethtown and portions of Route 9 in New Russia.

• 9 ft

  Flooding of fields and other lowland areas along the river is expected in portions of Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown. Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport will flood. High water will threaten County Route 8 in Elizabethtown and portions of Route 9 in New Russia.

• 8 ft

  Minor lowland flooding of fields and poor drainage areas along the river is expected in portions of Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown. High water will approach Decker and Merriam Forge Roads in Westport.

• 7.5 ft

  Water will approach the banks along stretches of the Boquet River in Willsboro, Essex, Westport and Elizabethtown.

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