Major Flood
17.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
The Montpelier business district will be covered by water 8 to 10 feet deep. Widespread flooding of the Winooski valley will occur.
22 ft
Downtown Montpelier will be inundated, and local roads will be covered by water. Route 2 and railroad tracks along the river will be covered with water. There will be widespread field flooding throughout the Winooski River valley. This stage is equivalent to the FEMA 1 Percent Annual Chance Flood.
17.5 ft
Water covers the streets in downtown Montpelier. Local roads along the Winooski from Montpelier to Waterbury will be covered in water, and there will be widespread field flooding.
16 ft
Route 2 will flood at Bailey Avenue bridge, and the entrance to the Montpelier High School. Parking lots behind state office buildings next to the river will flood between Taylor Street and Bailey Avenue, and the approach to Taylor Street bridge will be inundated. Low lying fields and farmland will be inundated.
15 ft
Flooding will begin on State Street at the Bailey Avenue bridge. Flooding may occur along Route 302 between Montpelier and Barre. Downstream from Montpelier to Waterbury, low lying local roads and farmland will flood. Water will approach the State of Vermont office complex in Waterbury.
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 2, 1927 | 27.1 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 21.29 ft | 23,100 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 19.05 ft | 14,239 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MONV1
River
Winooski River
County
Washington, VT
Coordinates
44.2567°N, 72.5939°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Winooski River at Montpelier?
The Winooski River at Montpelier gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04286000) 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 Winooski River at Montpelier?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Winooski River at Montpelier is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Winooski River rises?
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Where is the Winooski River at Montpelier gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Vermont at coordinates 44.2567°N, 72.5939°W. USGS site number: 04286000. 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
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- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.