Wells River at Wells River, VT
Is Wells River at Wells River, VT flooding right now?
Wells River at Wells River, VT measured 1.77 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
44 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.82 ft on Sat, Jun 30, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.82 ft | 1973-06-30 |
| 9 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 8.68 ft | 1984-06-07 |
| 8.54 ft | 1997-07-15 |
| 8.18 ft | 2024-07-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River at Wells River, VT | 1.2 mi | Orange County |
| Ammonoosuc River below Lisbon Dam, at Lisbon, NH | 8.6 mi | Grafton County |
| East Orange Branch at East Orange, VT | 14.0 mi | Orange County |
| Passumpsic River at Passumpsic, VT | 14.9 mi | Caledonia County |
| Sleepers River (Site W-5) near St. Johnsbury, VT | 19.7 mi | Caledonia 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.