East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven
Vermont — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Essex County, Vermont on the East Branch of the Passumpsic River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 01133000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
Moderate Flood
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Widespread flooding will occur downstream in Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center. Homes and businesses on Route 5 along the Passumpsic from Lyndonville to Saint Johnsbury will be inundated. Flooding will be similar to Irene in August 2011 and most recently in July 2024. The river gauge at Passumpsic, Vermont downstream will exceed flood stage by several feet.
8.5 ft
The Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park on Route 114 in Lyndonville will flood & evacuations may be necessary. Flooding of roads and bridges on portions of Routes 122, 114, & 5 will occur, & Stevens Loop Rd in Lyndonville will flood. Portions of Route 5 downstream between Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center may flood at this stage. The river gauge downstream at Passumpsic, Vermont may exceed flood stage if precipitation widespread throughout basin.
7.5 ft
Water covers Routes 114, 122, & 5, Stevens Loop Road on the north side of Lyndonville and widespread field flooding will occur. Water may threaten the Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park, but the flood control berm near the trailer park may protect it. At this stage Route 5 between Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury Center usually will not flood. The river at Passumpsic, Vermont downstream may reach flood stage if precipitation is widespread throughout basin.
6.5 ft
Flooding begins downstream on the north side of Lyndonville. Low lying fields flood, and water will begin to threaten Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park on route 114. A berm has been built to protect the trailer park at minor flood stage. Water may approach low lying areas of Routes 5, 114, 122, and Stevens Loop Road north of Lyndonville.
6 ft
Field flooding occurs north of Lyndonville near the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Passumpsic, and Miller Run. Water flowing out of the ungaged Miller Run or West Branch of the Passumpsic may cause minor road flooding on the north side of Lyndonville when none is indicated by the East Branch gage, especially if Miller Run and West Branch basins receive more rainfall.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1927 | 12.6 ft | — |
| Nov 3, 1927 | 12.6 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 1973 | 11.45 ft | 4,450 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1973 | 11.45 ft | 4,450 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 10.65 ft | 3,840 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EHVV1
River
East Branch of the Passumpsic River
County
Essex, VT
Coordinates
44.6356°N, 71.8981°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven?
The East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01133000) 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 East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven gauge located?
The gauge is located in Essex County, Vermont at coordinates 44.6356°N, 71.8981°W. USGS site number: 01133000. 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.