Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
This is an extremely dangerous situation and will equal Irene in 2011 and the 1927 flood. If you live, work, or travel near the White river evacuate uphill now! The White River will cover the entire valley in some areas, and there will be widespread, devastating damage. Homes and businesses near the river will be inundated and some may be swept off their foundations. Portions of Routes 14 and 107 will be covered and will be damaged or destroyed.
25 ft
There will be widespread inundation and damage to buildings and roads throughout the White River Valley. The force of water will inundate roads and highways along the river, and will likely wash away sections of roadway. Homes and businesses will be inundated by water and may sustain structural damage. This stage is equivalent to the FEMA 0.2 Percent Annual Chance Flood.
21 ft
Route 14 will be flooded in several locations, and water will inundate homes and businesses near the river. There will be widespread flooding of fields and lowlands throughout the White River Valley. This stage is equivalent to the FEMA 1 Percent Annual Chance Flood.
19 ft
Floodwaters will approach homes and businesses near the river, and Route 14 will be inundated. There will be widespread flooding of fields and lowlands through the White River Valley.
18 ft
Route 14 west of West Hartford will be flooded, and there will be widespread field flooding in the White River valley.
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 | 29.3 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 28.36 ft | 90,100 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 19.26 ft | 47,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White River at West Hartford?
The White River at West Hartford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01144000) 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 White River at West Hartford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White River at West Hartford is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when White River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add White River at West Hartford 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 White River at West Hartford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Windsor County, Vermont at coordinates 43.7142°N, 72.4186°W. USGS site number: 01144000. 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.