Major Flood
9 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
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
There will be extensive flooding in Coventry Village with numerous homes on Main Street and Conway Court inundated. Route 5 will be inundated between Coventry and Newport, and Gallup Road will flood. Some evacuations may be needed.
8 ft
Portions of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport will be inundated by high water. In Coventry Village, water will flood Main Street and Conway Court. Some homes on these streets will also flood.
7 ft
Portions of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport will flood. Low lying property along the river in Coventry Village will begin to flood.
6 ft
High water reaches the edge of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport with extensive field and bottomland flooding.
5 ft
Lowland field and bottomland flooding occurs along Route 5 between Coventry and Newport.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | 9.73 ft | 7,581 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 8.24 ft | 4,117 cfs |
| Apr 1, 1976 | 7.91 ft | 3,740 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CVYV1
River
Black River (Northern VT)
County
Orleans, VT
Coordinates
44.8689°N, 72.2706°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry?
The Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04296000) 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 Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black River (Northern VT) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Black River (Northern VT) at Coventry gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orleans County, Vermont at coordinates 44.8689°N, 72.2706°W. USGS site number: 04296000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Lake Memphremagog at Newport
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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.