Moderate Flood
9 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.
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Water will cover Foundry Street and Marble Mill Park in Swanton Village. Downstream in West Swanton, Route 78 will be covered, and residences along the river will flood. Access roads and boat landings in the Missisquoi Wildlife Management area will be inundated. Upstream of Swanton, water will cover Waugh Farm Road. Further upstream near East Highgate, water will approach Route 78.
8 ft
Water will cover Foundry Street in Swanton Village, and enter Marble Mill Park. Water will cover one lane of Route 78 downstream in West Swanton, surround seasonal camps, and enter the back yards of homes along Route 78. In the Missisquoi Wildlife Management area, Louies Landing will flood along with local access roads. Upstream of Swanton, Waugh Farm Road will become inundated. There will be widespread lowland and field flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2018 | 13.14 ft | 58,928 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 9.5 ft | 37,700 cfs |
| Nov 1, 2019 | 9.49 ft | 36,944 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWAV1
River
Missisquoi River
County
Franklin, VT
Coordinates
44.9167°N, 73.1289°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Missisquoi River at Swanton?
The Missisquoi River at Swanton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04294000) 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 Swanton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Missisquoi River at Swanton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Missisquoi River rises?
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Where is the Missisquoi River at Swanton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Franklin County, Vermont at coordinates 44.9167°N, 73.1289°W. USGS site number: 04294000. 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.