Major Flood
11 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.82 ft
Flood of record with Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
11.6 ft
Water approximately covers Ore Bed Road.
10 ft
Water is almost to road level.
7 ft
Water starts to flood near the Paper Mill Village.
4 ft
The river is about half bankfull.
2.5 ft
The river is at its normal summertime level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 12.82 ft | 9,419 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1938 | 12.04 ft | 8,450 cfs |
| Dec 30, 1948 | 11.6 ft | 7,920 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BNTV1
River
Walloomsac River
County
Bennington, VT
Coordinates
42.9128°N, 73.2569°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walloomsac River near North Bennington?
The Walloomsac River near North Bennington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01334000) 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 Walloomsac River near North Bennington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walloomsac River near North Bennington is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walloomsac River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Walloomsac River near North Bennington 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 Walloomsac River near North Bennington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bennington County, Vermont at coordinates 42.9128°N, 73.2569°W. USGS site number: 01334000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge
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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.