Is the Winooski River flooding?

Vermont · 4 gauges · Vermont river levels

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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

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 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.

Drains 397 sq mi · gauge elevation 500 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Winooski River at Montpelier, VTNo flooding3.21 ft15 ft
Winooski River near Essex Junction, VTNo flooding2.11 ft12 ft
Winooski River @ US2, below Stevens Br, near Montpelier VTNo current data
Winooski River at Lower Cabot, VTNo flood stage defined1.37 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.