Sleepers River near St. Johnsbury
Caledonia County, Vermont
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7.5 ft
Significant flooding will occur on Emerson Falls Road, Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Other structures along the river may be threatened by high water from North Danville to St. Johnsbury, similar to levels observed during May 2011.
- 7 ft
High water will flood Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. This is similar to levels observed in August 1998 and July 2024.
- 6 ft
High water approaches Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Field flooding will occur on stretches of the Sleepers River from North Danville to St. Johnsbury.
- 5 ft
High water will encroach low lying fields along portions of the Sleepers River from North Danville to St. Johnsbury.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2011 | 7.5 ft | 8,520 cfs |
| Aug 11, 1998 | 7.11 ft | 7,570 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 6.89 ft | 7,031 cfs |
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