Otter Creek at Center Rutland, VT
Is Otter Creek at Center Rutland, VT flooding right now?
Otter Creek at Center Rutland, VT measured 2.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.68 ft
Streamflow
392 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.21 ft on Mon, Aug 29, 2011.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.21 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 16.36 ft | 2023-07-11 |
| 13.45 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 13.25 ft | 1973-06-30 |
| 13.01 ft | 1987-04-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater, VT | 12.8 mi | Rutland County |
| Poultney River below Fair Haven, VT | 15.0 mi | Rutland County |
| Mettawee River near Middle Granville NY | 16.6 mi | Washington County |
| Mettawee River near Pawlet, VT | 19.0 mi | Rutland County |
| Mill Brook at Putnam NY | 20.8 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.