Connecticut River at Wells River
Orange County, Vermont
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Severe flooding impacts numerous areas and homes along the river from Woodsville, NH and Wells River, VT south to Fairlee, VT. State Route 135 in NH and US Route 5 in VT are completely inundated and closed.
- 16 ft
Floodwaters reach the first floor of multiple homes on Connecticut Street in Woodsville, NH, and South Court Street Route 135 is underwater. Significant flooding at a campground in North Haverhill, NH. US Route 5 is inundated and closed in multiple locations between Wells River and Fairlee, VT.
- 15 ft
Flooding begins on the Connecticut Street recreational fields in Woodsville, NH. Basements flood in a few homes near the public pool. South Court Street Route 135 is inundated. High water impacts the lower sections of a campground in North Haverhill, NH.
- 14 ft
Water covers South Court Street Route 135 in Woodsville, NH, and impacts the lower sections of the River Meadow Campground in North Haverhill. US Route 5 floods in Newbury, VT.
- 13 ft
Water encroaches on US Route 5 in Newbury, VT.
- 12 ft
Newbury Crossing Road and Round Barn Road flood in Newbury, VT.
- 11 ft
Low-lying agricultural land near the river begins to flood, starting primarily on the Vermont side.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1973 | 17.35 ft | 57,100 cfs |
| Mar 26, 1953 | 15.96 ft | 54,000 cfs |
| May 30, 1984 | 15.03 ft | 48,200 cfs |
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