East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven water level

Name: East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Branch Passumpsic River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.22ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 30.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven reads 2.22 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.28 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.22 ft and 3.39 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: 12.60 ftNovember 4, 1927

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.50 ft, still 4.28 ft away.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Widespread flooding will occur downstream in Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center. Homes and businesses on Route 5 along the Passumpsic from Lyndonville to Saint Johnsbury will be inundated. Flooding will be similar to Irene in August 2011 and most recently in July 2024. The river gauge at Passumpsic, Vermont downstream will exceed flood stage by several feet.
8.50 ft: The Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park on Route 114 in Lyndonville will flood & evacuations may be necessary. Flooding of roads and bridges on portions of Routes 122, 114, & 5 will occur, & Stevens Loop Rd in Lyndonville will flood. Portions of Route 5 downstream between Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center may flood at this stage. The river gauge downstream at Passumpsic, Vermont may exceed flood stage if precipitation widespread throughout basin.
7.50 ft: Water covers Routes 114, 122, & 5, Stevens Loop Road on the north side of Lyndonville and widespread field flooding will occur. Water may threaten the Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park, but the flood control berm near the trailer park may protect it. At this stage Route 5 between Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury Center usually will not flood. The river at Passumpsic, Vermont downstream may reach flood stage if precipitation is widespread throughout basin.
6.50 ft: Flooding begins downstream on the north side of Lyndonville. Low lying fields flood, and water will begin to threaten Northeast Kingdom Mobile Home Park on route 114. A berm has been built to protect the trailer park at minor flood stage. Water may approach low lying areas of Routes 5, 114, 122, and Stevens Loop Road north of Lyndonville.
6.00 ft: Field flooding occurs north of Lyndonville near the confluence of the East and West Branches of the Passumpsic, and Miller Run. Water flowing out of the ungaged Miller Run or West Branch of the Passumpsic may cause minor road flooding on the north side of Lyndonville when none is indicated by the East Branch gage, especially if Miller Run and West Branch basins receive more rainfall.
2.22 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.60 ft	November 4, 1927
2	11.45 ft	June 30, 1973
3	10.65 ft	July 11, 2024
4	10.65 ft	June 12, 2002
5	9.76 ft	August 29, 2011
6	9.09 ft	April 27, 2011
7	8.93 ft	April 16, 2014
8	8.47 ft	December 18, 2000
9	8.46 ft	December 18, 2023
10	8.36 ft	May 11, 2000

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Moose River at VictoryRiver gauge, Moose River	50.5 cfs	Normal	−11.6 cfs	9 mi
Connecticut River at North StratfordRiver gauge, Connecticut River	3.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	15 mi
Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. JohnsburyRiver gauge, Sleepers River (Site W-5	0.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	15 mi
Pope Brook (Site W-3 near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook (Site W-3	1.1 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	16 mi
Pope Brook Tributary W-9, near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook Tributary W-9	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Connecticut River near DaltonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	8.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	18 mi
Passumpsic River at PassumpsicRiver gauge, Passumpsic River	2.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	20 mi
Upper Ammonoosuc River near GrovetonRiver gauge, Upper Ammonoosuc River	2.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.28 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 East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.80 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Branch Passumpsic River near East Haven?

The highest level on record is 12.60 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:01133000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.63394, -71.89759 (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	2.22 ft	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional
Flow	30.2 cfs	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional

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