Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater
Rutland County, Vermont
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Devastating flooding will occur throughout the Ottauquechee River Valley. Route 4 will be severely damaged or destroyed in some sections, and some homes and businesses will be inundated and severely damaged.
- 12 ft
Significant to severe flooding of low lying roads and properties from Killington downstream through Bridgewater will occur. River Road in Bridgewater Corners will see severe flooding with several homes isolated by high water. Properties along Mission Farm Road in Killington, and Bridgewater Center Road will experience flooding. Stretches of Route 4 will likely flood along with other roads and businesses in the Ottauquechee River Valley.
- 9 ft
High water will impact low lying properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater. In Killington, flooding begins to impact properties on Mission Farm Road. In Bridgewater Corners, River Road will be inundated by several feet of water with several homes impacted. Bridgewater Center Road will also be flooded.
- 6.5 ft
High water will impact low lying properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater. River Road in Bridgewater Corners will experience minor flooding.
- 6 ft
Water will approach low lying fields and properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater, including areas along River Road in Bridgewater Corners.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 14.95 ft | 90,707 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 11.1 ft | 2,150 cfs |
| Apr 13, 2002 | 8.94 ft | 1,690 cfs |
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