Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Area towns, such as East Burke, West Burke, Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury will be isolated by flooded roads. Flooding will be similar to what was seen in July 2024 and in July 1973.
19 ft
Widespread flooding will occur in Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center. Homes and businesses on Route 5 along the Passumpsic from Lyndonville to Saint Johnsbury will be inundated. Flooding may also occur upstream along Joes Brook. Flooding will be similar to April 16 2014 and May 26 2011.
17 ft
Route 5 floods on both north and south sides of Lyndonville, as well as at the Center Street Bridge, with homes and businesses along the Passumpsic taking on water. Significant flooding occurs on Route 5 and Old Center Road in Saint Johnsbury center. Flooding may also occur upstream along the Sleepers river in Saint Johnsbury. Flooding will be similar to Irene in 2011.
15 ft
Route 5 will flood In St. Johnsbury center.
14 ft
Low lying trailer homes near the river will see some minor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1927 | 31.5 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1973 | 23.49 ft | 18,200 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 21.3 ft | 16,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PASV1
River
Passumpsic River
County
Caledonia, VT
Coordinates
44.3656°N, 72.0397°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Passumpsic River at Passumpsic?
The Passumpsic River at Passumpsic gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01135500) 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 Passumpsic River at Passumpsic?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Passumpsic River at Passumpsic is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Passumpsic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Passumpsic River at Passumpsic to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Passumpsic River at Passumpsic gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caledonia County, Vermont at coordinates 44.3656°N, 72.0397°W. USGS site number: 01135500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: East Branch of the Passumpsic River at East Haven
Downstream: Connecticut River at Wells River
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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.