North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge
Vermont — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Vermont on the North Branch Winooski River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04285800, 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
524 ft
Moderate Flood
522 ft
Minor Flood
520 ft
Action Stage
515 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
525.1 ft
High water mark from 1992 ice jam flood
521.5 ft
Center line of State Street in front of federal building/post office.
520 ft
Street flooding in Montpelier. Low spot in federal building parking lot.
515 ft
Cellar flooding begins. Equivalent of 7.5 ft mark on Langdon Street bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2023 | 526.2 ft | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 526.2 ft | — |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 525.1 ft | — |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 525.1 ft | — |
| May 27, 2011 | 521.6 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LNGV1
River
North Branch Winooski River
County
Washington, VT
Coordinates
44.2608°N, 72.5764°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge?
The North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04285800) 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 North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge is 520 feet. Action stage begins at 515 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 522 feet, and major flooding at 524 feet.
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Where is the North Branch Winooski River at Montpelier Langdon St.Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Vermont at coordinates 44.2608°N, 72.5764°W. USGS site number: 04285800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.