Poultney River below Fair Haven, VT
Is Poultney River below Fair Haven, VT flooding right now?
Poultney River below Fair Haven, VT measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
70 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.36 ft on Fri, Jul 20, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.36 ft | 1945-07-20 |
| 21.6 ft | 2000-12-17 |
| 21.4 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 21.19 ft | 1977-03-14 |
| 20.91 ft | 1996-01-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook at Putnam NY | 8.5 mi | Washington County |
| Mettawee River near Middle Granville NY | 11.1 mi | Washington County |
| Mount Hope Brook at South Bay near Whitehall NY | 12.0 mi | Washington County |
| Northwest Bay Brook near Bolton Landing NY | 14.8 mi | Warren County |
| Otter Creek at Center Rutland, VT | 15.0 mi | Rutland 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.