Major Flood
9 ft
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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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
The villages of Wells River, South Ryegate, and Groton become isolated due to flooded roadways. Water reaches a depth of about 2 feet in downtown Wells River. Low lying buildings and roads along the Wells River in Groton, South Ryegate, and Wells River take on water, with significant flooding along route 302. Flooding is similar to Irene in 2011.
8.5 ft
Flooding occurs in the town of Wells River beginning at the fire station at the intersection of Routes 302 and 5 and continuing down Route 5 until the Happy Hour restaurant. Buildings on the east side of Route 5 flood. Low lying roads and buildings along the Wells River may take on water in Groton and South Ryegate.
6 ft
Water approaches US Highway 302 along the Wells River in Groton, South Ryegate, and Wells River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1973 | 9.82 ft | 5,970 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 9 ft | 5,140 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1984 | 8.68 ft | 4,630 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wells River at Wells River?
The Wells River at Wells River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01139000) 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 Wells River at Wells River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wells River at Wells River is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wells River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wells River at Wells River 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 Wells River at Wells River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orange County, Vermont at coordinates 44.1503°N, 72.0656°W. USGS site number: 01139000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.