Otter Creek at Middlebury, VT
Is Otter Creek at Middlebury, VT flooding right now?
Otter Creek at Middlebury, VT measured 1.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
292 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.3 ft on Fri, Nov 4, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 5.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.3 ft | 1927-11-04 |
| 10.3 ft | 1936-03-21 |
| 8.73 ft | 1933-04-21 |
| 8.62 ft | 1960-04-07 |
| 8.17 ft | 1958-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven River @ Brooksville, near Middlebury, VT | 3.4 mi | Addison County |
| East Br Dead Creek near Bridport, VT | 7.6 mi | Addison County |
| Lemon Fair River below Shacksboro Rd, near Shoreham, VT | 8.8 mi | Addison County |
| West Br Dead Creek near Addison, VT | 9.6 mi | Addison County |
| Otter Creek below Vergennes Falls, at Vergennes, VT | 11.7 mi | Addison 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.