Is the Little Otter Creek flooding?

Vermont · 2 gauges · Vermont river levels

The Little Otter Creek 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 Little Otter Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Otter Creek at Ferrisburg, VT. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.30 ft on 11 July 2024, carrying 1,660 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1990 (36 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.64 ft, 4.7 ft below that record.

Drains 57 sq mi · gauge elevation 147 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Otter Creek at Ferrisburg, VTNo flooding0.64 ft
Little Otter Creek at Monkton Rd, near Ferrisburgh, VTNo flood stage defined0.82 ft
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.