Mad River near Moretown, VT
Is Mad River near Moretown, VT flooding right now?
Mad River near Moretown, VT measured 2.58 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.58 ft
Streamflow
55 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.4 ft on Thu, Nov 3, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.4 ft | 1927-11-03 |
| 19.06 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 16.34 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 14.45 ft | 1981-02-11 |
| 14.13 ft | 1998-06-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River near Waterbury, VT | 6.5 mi | Washington County |
| Winooski River at Montpelier, VT | 7.5 mi | Washington County |
| North Branch Winooski River at Wrightsville, VT | 8.2 mi | Washington County |
| Dog River at Northfield Falls, VT | 8.3 mi | Washington County |
| North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier, VT | 8.3 mi | Washington County |
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