RIVER GAUGE · DOG RIVER
Dog River at Northfield Falls
Washington County, Vermont
Water level0.65 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Devestating flooding throughout the Dog River valley. Route 12 will be inundated, with road damage and bridge washouts. Low structures along the Dog River will be inundated. Flooding will be comparable to Irene in 2011.
- 9 ft
Water will cover low spots of Route 12 between Northfield Falls and Montpelier, and Browns Mill Road in Berlin. Fields and farmland along the Dog River will flood.
- 8 ft
There will be widespread field flooding along the Dog River between Northfield Falls and Montpelier. Water will approach Route 12 in the town of Berlin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 17.26 ft | 22,200 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 11.63 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1973 | 11.57 ft | 10,600 cfs |
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