Winooski River at Montpelier, VT
Is Winooski River at Montpelier, VT flooding right now?
Winooski River at Montpelier, VT measured 3.20 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.20 ft
Streamflow
111 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 17.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.1 ft on Thu, Nov 3, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 17.5 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.1 ft | 1927-11-03 |
| 21.29 ft | 2023-07-11 |
| 19.05 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 17.59 ft | 2011-05-27 |
| 17.55 ft | 1973-06-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier, VT | 0.9 mi | Washington County |
| Winooski River @ US2, below Stevens Br, near Montpelier VT | 2.3 mi | Washington County |
| North Branch Winooski River at Wrightsville, VT | 3.0 mi | Washington County |
| Dog River at Northfield Falls, VT | 5.6 mi | Washington County |
| Mad River near Moretown, VT | 7.5 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.