Major Flood
425 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
421 ft
Minor Flood
419 ft
Action Stage
417 ft
What Floods at Each Level
430 ft
There will be devastating flooding from Waterbury downstream through Richmond. In Waterbury, many homes and businesses will flood with access to town severaly restricted and numerous evacuations necessary. Those include areas on Main St., Elm St., Parker Ct., Foundry St., Union St., O'Hear Ct., Healy Ct., and Randall Street. The Fire Station will flood and the State Office Complex will be isolated by flood waters. In Richmond, Bridge St. and areas on Esplanade St. and Cochran Rd. will see severe flooding.
425 ft
There will be widespread, and in some cases severe flooding from Waterbury downstream through Richmond. In Waterbury, homes and businesses along Randall St., Healy Ct., Foundry St., Union St. and Route 2 will flood with some evacuations likely. High water will also approach condos on O'Hear Ct., block access to the State Office Complex and the Fire Station will flood. In Richmond, Bridge Street near the Round Church will flood and high water will impact some residences on Esplanade St. and Cochran Rd.
421 ft
In Waterbury, high water will encroach properties on Randall Street, Foundry Street and Route 2 crossing Thatcher Brook. Rowe Field will flood. High water will also approach low lying parking lots at the Waterbury State Office Complex. Downstream in Richmond, Bridge Street near the Round Church and the public park will begin to flood. Considerable field flooding will occur from Waterbury downstream through Richmond.
419 ft
Water will flood fields behind the Vermont State Office Complex in Waterbury. Field flooding will occur from Waterbury downstream through Richmond.
417 ft
The Winooski from Waterbury downstream through Richmond will be at bankful. Some minor flooding of low lying fields will occur.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2011 | 430 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 426.03 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 424.91 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WATV1
River
Winooski River
County
Washington, VT
Coordinates
44.3283°N, 72.7461°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Winooski River at Waterbury?
The Winooski River at Waterbury gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04288040) 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 Waterbury?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Winooski River at Waterbury is 419 feet. Action stage begins at 417 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 421 feet, and major flooding at 425 feet.
How do I get alerts when Winooski River rises?
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Where is the Winooski River at Waterbury gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Vermont at coordinates 44.3283°N, 72.7461°W. USGS site number: 04288040. 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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