Missisquoi River at North Troy
Vermont — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Orleans County, Vermont on the Missisquoi River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04293000, 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
12 ft
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Large sections of Route 100 will be flooded from Lowell downstream to Troy. Water will approach homes along River Road and Loop Road from Westfield to North Troy. Widespread flooding of farmlands from Lowell to North Troy.
12 ft
Substantial flooding occurs, with water over Loop Road and 3 feet of water on Route 100 between Westfield and Newport. Water will cover portions of Route 100 near Troy, and well upstream near Lowell. There will be widespread flooding of fields and farmland from Lowell downstream to North Troy.
11 ft
Water will inundate River Road between Troy and North Troy, as well as portions of Loop Road in Westfield and Troy. Water will cover portions of Route 100 near Troy, and well upstream near Lowell. There will be widespread flooding of lowlands, fields, and pastures along the Missisquoi from Lowell to North Troy.
9 ft
Water floods farmlands along the Missisquoi River from Lowell to North Troy. Low lying portions of Loop Road near Troy and Westfield will flood, as well as portions of River Road from Troy to North Troy.
8 ft
Water overflows onto farm lands from Lowell downstream to North Troy.
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 1, 2019 | 14.72 ft | 12,207 cfs |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 14.72 ft | 12,207 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 14.55 ft | — |
| Jun 12, 2002 | 14.55 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 13.94 ft | 10,903 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NTYV1
River
Missisquoi River
County
Orleans, VT
Coordinates
44.9728°N, 72.3858°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missisquoi River at North Troy?
The Missisquoi River at North Troy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04293000) 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 North Troy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missisquoi River at North Troy is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Missisquoi River rises?
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Where is the Missisquoi River at North Troy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orleans County, Vermont at coordinates 44.9728°N, 72.3858°W. USGS site number: 04293000. 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.