WINOOSKI RIVER AT MONTPELIER, VT
Is WINOOSKI RIVER AT MONTPELIER, VT flooding right now?
No — WINOOSKI RIVER AT MONTPELIER, VT is at 3.68 ft, 11.3 ft below its 15 ft flood stage, as of 45 min ago.
Gauge height
3.68 ft
Streamflow
227 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 | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 17.5 ft | 13.8 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 R @ US2, BLW STEVENS BR, NR 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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