Is the Black River flooding?
The Black River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Vermont. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Black River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Vermont river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Black River at North Springfield, VT. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.68 ft on 22 September 1938, carrying 15,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.52 ft, 15.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River at North Springfield, VT | No flooding | 2.52 ft | — | |
| Black River at Coventry, VT | No flooding | 1.68 ft | 7 ft |