Is the Winooski River flooding?
The Winooski River is tracked by 4 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 Winooski River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Winooski River at Montpelier, VT. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.10 ft on 3 November 1927, carrying 57,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1912 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.21 ft, 23.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski River at Montpelier, VT | No flooding | 3.21 ft | 15 ft | |
| Winooski River near Essex Junction, VT | No flooding | 2.11 ft | 12 ft | |
| Winooski River @ US2, below Stevens Br, near Montpelier VT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Winooski River at Lower Cabot, VT | No flood stage defined | 1.37 ft | — |