Barton River near Coventry water level

Name: Barton River near Coventry water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Barton River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.15ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 50.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Barton River near Coventry is at 1.15 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.85 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.05 ft and 1.80 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: 10.57 ftJuly 11, 2023

Floating and fishing near Barton River near Coventry

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.85 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.00 ft: Maple Street and River Road between Orleans and Coventry Station will flood. There will be extensive field and lowland flooding.
1.15 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.57 ft	July 11, 2023
2	10.27 ft	August 29, 2011
3	10.14 ft	April 27, 2011
4	9.96 ft	July 11, 2024
5	9.74 ft	October 2, 2010
6	9.63 ft	December 19, 2023
7	9.42 ft	April 12, 2011
8	9.39 ft	April 16, 2014
9	9.32 ft	May 26, 2013
10	9.15 ft	April 20, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min First quarter 60%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Black River at CoventryRiver gauge, Black River	1.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	3.4 mi
Lake Memphremagog at NewportLake, Lake Memphremagog	679.44 ft	Very low	±0	4.6 mi
Clyde River at NewportRiver gauge, Clyde River	115 cfs	Normal	−8.0 cfs	4.8 mi
Missisquoi River near North TroyRiver gauge, Missisquoi River	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.32 ft	11 mi
East Branch Passumpsic River near East HavenRiver gauge, East Branch Passumpsic River	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	22 mi
Missisquoi River near East BerkshireRiver gauge, Missisquoi River	3.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.44 ft	25 mi
Pope Brook Tributary W-9, near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook Tributary W-9	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	26 mi
Pope Brook (Site W-3 near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook (Site W-3	1.3 cfs	Very low	−0.2 cfs	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Barton River near Coventry?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.85 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 Barton River near Coventry today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.15 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Barton River near Coventry rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Barton River near Coventry normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Barton River near Coventry?

The highest level on record is 10.57 ft on July 11, 2023.

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:04296280 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.87139, -72.20056 (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	1.15 ft	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional
Flow	50.4 cfs	2026-10-19 15:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Barton River near Coventry (usgs:04296280). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/barton-river-near-coventry

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer