Ayers Brook at Randolph water level

Name: Ayers Brook at Randolph water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ayers Brook, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.51ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 09:55 AM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 14.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Ayers Brook at Randolph is at 2.51 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.49 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.50 ft and 2.72 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 18.00 ftNovember 4, 1927

Floating and fishing near Ayers Brook at Randolph

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.49 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.93 ft: Flood of record 6/27/1998. Numerous roads under water. Extensive damage to roads in the upper reaches of the White River from Granville to Hancock.
8.00 ft: At 8 feet no flooding at gage location, but April 14 2002 flooding along the upper reaches of the White River, Rte 100/107 Bethel to Stockbridge, and Rte 14 South Royalton to Bethel. All upstream of White river at West Hartford gage, which may not flood.
7.00 ft: No flooding at gage location, but be on the lookout for flooding in the upper reaches of the White River, along Rte 100, and along the White upstream of Royalton.
2.51 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.00 ft	November 4, 1927
2	15.04 ft	August 28, 2011
3	11.93 ft	June 27, 1998
4	9.85 ft	July 10, 2023
5	9.68 ft	April 15, 2019
6	9.50 ft	July 12, 2007
7	9.12 ft	June 30, 1973
8	8.74 ft	July 4, 2013
9	8.49 ft	December 19, 2023
10	8.46 ft	February 23, 2022

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 50%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dog River at Northfield FallsRiver gauge, Dog River	0.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	17 mi
East Barre Detention Reservoir at East BarreReservoir, East Barre Detention Reservoir	1,135.63 ft	Very high	−0.29 ft	19 mi
White River at West HartfordRiver gauge, White River	3.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	19 mi
East Orange Branch at East OrangeRiver gauge, East Orange Branch	4.6 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	19 mi
Ottauquechee River near West BridgewaterRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	3.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	22 mi
Ompompanoosuc River at Union VillageRiver gauge, Ompompanoosuc River	67.8 cfs	Normal	−39.2 cfs	22 mi
Winooski River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Winooski River	3.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.50 ft	22 mi
Mad River near MoretownRiver gauge, Mad River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.25 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Ayers Brook at Randolph?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.49 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ayers Brook at Randolph today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 09:55 AM EDT, the water level was 2.51 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ayers Brook at Randolph rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ayers Brook at Randolph normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ayers Brook at Randolph?

The highest level on record is 18.00 ft on November 4, 1927.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01142500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.93451, -72.65788 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.51 ft	2026-10-18 13:55	Provisional
Flow	14.5 cfs	2026-10-18 13:55	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ayers Brook at Randolph (usgs:01142500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/ayers-brook-at-randolph

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