Major Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Devastating flooding occurs. This stage equals the Great Flood of 1927. Bridges on Routes 118, 108, and 105 will be covered in water, and may be destroyed. Large sections of Routes 118, 108, and 105 and local roads will be covered in water. Water will inundate homes in East Berkshire and Enosburg Falls.
17 ft
Severe flooding will occur from Richford downstream to Sheldon along the Missisquoi. Water will enter homes in East Berkshire, and cover portions of Route 118 near East Berkshire and Route 105 between East Berkshire and Enosburg Falls. Missisquoi Street in Enosburg Falls will flood. Flooding of farmland will be widespread along the Missisquoi in Franklin county. This stage is equivalent to the FEMA 1 Percent Annual Chance Flood.
16 ft
There will be widespread flooding along the Missisquoi from Richford to Sheldon. Water will cover portions of Route 105 between Enosburg Falls and East Berkshire, and will approach Route 236 in Sheldon and Route 118 in East Berkshire. There will be extensive field flooding.
14 ft
Widespread flooding of low lying fields and roadways will occur from Richford to Enosburg. Water will approach Route 118 at East Berkshire, and Route 105 between Enosburg Falls and East Berkshire. Yards will be flooded in East Berkshire.
13 ft
Widespread flooding of low lying fields and some low lying roads will occur along the Missisquoi from Richford to Enosburg. Water will enter the yards of riverside homes in East Berkshire.
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 | 23.1 ft | 45,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1946 | 18.92 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1918 | 17.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EBKV1
River
Missisquoi River
County
Franklin, VT
Coordinates
44.9590°N, 72.6974°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missisquoi River at East Berkshire?
The Missisquoi River at East Berkshire gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04293500) 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 Missisquoi River at East Berkshire?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missisquoi River at East Berkshire is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missisquoi River rises?
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Where is the Missisquoi River at East Berkshire gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Vermont at coordinates 44.9590°N, 72.6974°W. USGS site number: 04293500. 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.