Major Flood
101 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
100.5 ft
Minor Flood
99.5 ft
Action Stage
99 ft
What Floods at Each Level
102.5 ft
There will be extensive severe shoreline flooding of homes and local roads. The following highways in vermont will flood: Routes 2 and 78 to Grand Isle County, Route 129 from Alburgh to Isle Lamotte, Route 36 in Saint Albans, and Route 125 at Chimney Point in Addison. In Plattsburgh New York, Route 9 will flood. Wind and wave action will cause structural damage to flooded homes and camps, and erode roadbeds.
102 ft
Widespread severe flooding occurs. Lakeshore homes will be flooded and local roads will be inundated. In Vermont, the following highways will flood: Route 125 at Chimney Point in Addison, Route 36 In St. Albans, Route 7 near Highgate State Park, Route 129 from Alburgh to Isle La Motte, Route 2 at the Sand Bar and Between Route 78 and route 129 in Alburgh. In New York, the following highways will flood: Route 9 in Plattsburgh near Route 314, Route 9n near Route 185, and Route 185.
101.5 ft
Widespread severe flooding will occur. Lakeshore homes and roads will be inundated. In Vermont, Route 36 in St. Albans Bay, and Route 125 at Chimney Point in Addison will flood. In New York, Route 9n south of Port Henry will flood. Wind and wave action will compound flooding, and may damage exposed shoreline structures.
101 ft
Severe flooding occurs, with widespread inundation of lake side properties, and closure of low lying roads. Wind and wave action will compound flood impacts on exposed shorelines.
100.5 ft
Flooding affects low lying roads and property, and wind and wave action on exposed shorelines becomes a problem. If lake ice is present, structural damage can occur. Portions of the Burlington waterfront will flood, including the King Street ferry dock and Perkins Pier.
99.5 ft
Minor flooding is expected with water beginning to enter some lake front properties. Water also begins to threaten low lying roads, piers, and docks such as Perkins Pier and the King Street Ferry Dock on the Burlington waterfront. Wave action can compound flooding on windward facing shorelines.
99 ft
Minor shoreline flooding may occur under windy conditions where the action of waves may cause splashover on some low lying lakeside properties.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2011 | 102.77 ft | — |
| May 3, 1869 | 101.67 ft | — |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 101.45 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ROUN6
River
Lake Champlain
County
Clinton, NY
Coordinates
44.9964°N, 73.3597°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Champlain at Rouses Point?
The Lake Champlain at Rouses Point gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04295000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Lake Champlain at Rouses Point?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Champlain at Rouses Point is 99.5 feet. Action stage begins at 99 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 100.5 feet, and major flooding at 101 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Champlain rises?
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Where is the Lake Champlain at Rouses Point gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clinton County, New York at coordinates 44.9964°N, 73.3597°W. USGS site number: 04295000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.