North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier, VT
Is North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier, VT flooding right now?
North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier, VT measured 509.06 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 520 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
509.06 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 520 ft, with major flooding at 524 ft. The highest crest on record was 526.2 ft on Tue, Jul 11, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 515 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 520 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 522 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 524 ft | 14.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 526.2 ft | 2023-07-11 |
| 525.1 ft | 1992-03-11 |
| 521.6 ft | 2011-05-27 |
| 520.89 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 520.28 ft | 2018-01-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Winooski River at Montpelier, VT | 0.9 mi | Washington County |
| Winooski River @ US2, below Stevens Br, near Montpelier VT | 1.7 mi | Washington County |
| North Branch Winooski River at Wrightsville, VT | 2.7 mi | Washington County |
| Dog River at Northfield Falls, VT | 6.3 mi | Washington County |
| Mad River near Moretown, VT | 8.3 mi | Washington 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.