RIVER GAUGE · MAD RIVER
Mad River near Moretown
Washington County, Vermont
Water level2.43 ft
Flow25 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
About 4 feet of water will cover Route 100 south of Moretown, nearly reaching a trailer park.
- 12 ft
At 12 feet, Route 100 will be covered with water in Moretown, and Route 100B will be partially covered. Water will inundate Telephone Flats along Route 100 just north of Waitsfield.
- 9 ft
At 9 feet, the mad river begins to leave its banks. Field flooding occurs between Waitsfield and Moretown, and some local roads will flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 1927 | 19.4 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 19.06 ft | 23,919 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 16.34 ft | 18,400 cfs |
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