Missisquoi River at Swanton, VT
Is Missisquoi River at Swanton, VT flooding right now?
Missisquoi River at Swanton, VT measured 1.10 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.10 ft
Streamflow
334 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.14 ft on Sun, Jan 14, 2018.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.14 ft | 2018-01-14 |
| 9.5 ft | 1996-01-20 |
| 9.49 ft | 2019-11-02 |
| 8.64 ft | 1998-01-09 |
| 8.46 ft | 2002-06-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Br @ Highgate Rd near Highgate Center, VT | 3.6 mi | Franklin County |
| Jewett Brook at Vt 38, near St. Albans, VT | 4.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Stevens Brook at Kellogg Road, near St. Albans, VT | 4.9 mi | Franklin County |
| Rock River near Highgate Center, VT | 7.4 mi | Franklin County |
| Stevens Brook at Lemnah Drive, at St Albans, VT | 7.9 mi | Franklin County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.