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
101.5 ft
Severe flooding occurs, with widespread inundation of lake side properties, and closure of low lying roads.
100.5 ft
Flooding becomes serious, and wave erosion on windward shores becomes a problem. If lake ice is present, structural damage can occur.
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. 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 | 102.67 ft | — |
| Apr 26, 1993 | 101.26 ft | — |
| May 14, 2000 | 100.43 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BURV1
River
Lake Champlain
County
Chittenden, VT
Coordinates
44.4761°N, 73.2219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Champlain at Burlington?
The Lake Champlain at Burlington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04294500) 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 Burlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Champlain at Burlington 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?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lake Champlain at Burlington 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 Lake Champlain at Burlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chittenden County, Vermont at coordinates 44.4761°N, 73.2219°W. USGS site number: 04294500. 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.