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SwedenBlack River at Coventry water level
River gauge, Black River, Vermont, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 75.5 cfs
History
What this means
The Black River at Coventry is at 2.04 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.96 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.04 ft and 2.66 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
- 9.73 ftJuly 11, 2023
Floating and fishing near Black River at Coventry
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 4.96 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- There will be extensive flooding in Coventry Village with numerous homes on Main Street and Conway Court inundated. Route 5 will be inundated between Coventry and Newport, and Gallup Road will flood. Some evacuations may be needed.
- 8.00 ft
- Portions of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport will be inundated by high water. In Coventry Village, water will flood Main Street and Conway Court. Some homes on these streets will also flood.
- 7.00 ft
- Portions of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport will flood. Low lying property along the river in Coventry Village will begin to flood.
- 6.00 ft
- High water reaches the edge of Route 5 between Coventry and Newport with extensive field and bottomland flooding.
- 5.00 ft
- Lowland field and bottomland flooding occurs along Route 5 between Coventry and Newport.
- 2.04 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.73 ft | July 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 8.24 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 3 | 7.91 ft | April 2, 1976 |
| 4 | 7.89 ft | June 12, 2002 |
| 5 | 7.85 ft | June 30, 1973 |
| 6 | 7.62 ft | April 16, 1994 |
| 7 | 7.57 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 8 | 7.53 ft | April 18, 1982 |
| 9 | 7.47 ft | March 31, 1998 |
| 10 | 7.33 ft | May 5, 1972 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Black River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River at North SpringfieldRiver gauge, Black River | 124 cfs | Normal | −11.0 cfs | 107 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton River near CoventryRiver gauge, Barton River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.27 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Lake Memphremagog at NewportLake, Lake Memphremagog | 679.45 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| Clyde River at NewportRiver gauge, Clyde River | 123 cfs | Normal | +6.0 cfs | 6 mi |
| Missisquoi River near North TroyRiver gauge, Missisquoi River | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 9 mi |
| Missisquoi River near East BerkshireRiver gauge, Missisquoi River | 3.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.53 ft | 22 mi |
| East Branch Passumpsic River near East HavenRiver gauge, East Branch Passumpsic River | 2.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 24 mi |
| Lamoille River at JohnsonRiver gauge, Lamoille River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 26 mi |
| Pope Brook Tributary W-9, near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook Tributary W-9 | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Black River at Coventry?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.96 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 Black River at Coventry today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.04 ft. Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River at Coventry rising or falling?
Down 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River at Coventry normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River at Coventry?
The highest level on record is 9.73 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:04296000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.86894, -72.27010(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 | 2.04 ft | 2026-10-19 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 75.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River at Coventry (usgs:04296000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/black-river-at-coventry
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