Sleepers River (Site W-5) near St. Johnsbury, VT
Is Sleepers River (Site W-5) near St. Johnsbury, VT flooding right now?
Sleepers River (Site W-5) near St. Johnsbury, VT measured 0.63 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.63 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.5 ft on Fri, May 27, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 6.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.5 ft | 2011-05-27 |
| 7.11 ft | 1998-08-12 |
| 6.89 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 6.55 ft | 2024-07-10 |
| 5.39 ft | 2000-12-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Passumpsic River at Passumpsic, VT | 4.8 mi | Caledonia County |
| Pope Brook (Site W-3) near North Danville, VT | 5.1 mi | Caledonia County |
| Pope Brook Tributary (W-9), near North Danville, VT | 7.2 mi | Caledonia County |
| Moose River at Victory, VT | 11.2 mi | Essex County |
| Winooski River at Lower Cabot, VT | 14.7 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.