Lamoille River at Jeffersonville water level

Name: Lamoille River at Jeffersonville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Lamoille River, Vermont, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

441.88ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT (4 days ago)

Flow: 324 cfs

History

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What this means

The gauge at Lamoille River at Jeffersonville reads 441.88 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.14 ft below the median of 442.02 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. It is 8.12 ft below the flood stage of 450.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.

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

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 442.02 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 441.25 ft – 443.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Highest on record: 456.12 ftJuly 11, 2023

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 450.00 ft, still 8.12 ft away.

What happens at each level

453.50 ft: In Jeffersonville, Main Street, Depot Street, and Maple Street will begin to flood. Businesses along Route 15 in Jeffersonville will flood. Route 15 between Johnson and Fairfax will be inundated and impassable in some areas. There will be widespread field flooding from Jeffersonville downstream through Fairfax.
453.00 ft: Water will begin to enter streets in Jeffersonville. The north end of Main Street will flood first, and low lying homes will be affected. Portions of Route 15 between Johnson and Fairfax will begin to flood, and there will be widespread field flooding along the river.
451.50 ft: Route 15 in Cambridge becomes impassable. Traffic diversions will be required, and motorists planning to travel Route 15 through Cambridge should allow extra time to detour around the flooded roadway. There will be widespread field flooding from Jeffersonville downstream through Fairfax.
451.00 ft: Water will cover Route 15 in Cambridge Village at the Wrong Way Bridge. Traffic diversions may be necessary, and motorists planning to travel route 15 through Cambridge should allow extra time to detour around the flooded roadway. There will be widespread field flooding from Jeffersonville downstream through Fairfax.
450.00 ft: Water will rise to near the edge of Route 15 in Cambridge Village at the Wrong Way Bridge. There will be widespread field flooding from Jeffersonville downstream through Fairfax.
447.00 ft: The Lamoille River will begin to leave its banks around Jeffersonville and downstream through Cambridge Village. Persons with interests in the floodplain, such as farmers, campers and seasonal canoe and kayak operators should move their equipment to higher ground.
441.88 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	456.12 ft	July 11, 2023
2	454.50 ft	November 1, 2019
3	454.21 ft	April 27, 2011
4	453.76 ft	August 29, 2011
5	453.65 ft	December 19, 2023
6	453.40 ft	July 11, 2024
7	453.18 ft	April 16, 2014
8	452.41 ft	April 12, 2011
9	452.38 ft	October 2, 2010
10	451.70 ft	April 21, 2019

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.33 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 44° 35° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 54° 35° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 62° 42° – Wind 4 mph

20 Tue 56° 38° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 55° 35° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 55° 36° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 49° 33° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Lamoille River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lamoille River at JohnsonRiver gauge, Lamoille River	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	8 mi
Lamoille River at East GeorgiaRiver gauge, Lamoille River	393 cfs	Low	−175.0 cfs	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Little River above Bingham Falls near StoweRiver gauge, West Branch Little River	6.4 cfs	Low	−2.6 cfs	9 mi
Ranch Brook at Ranch Camp, near StoweRiver gauge, Ranch Brook	4.7 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	10 mi
Little River near StoweRiver gauge, Little River	52.5 cfs	Low	−10.7 cfs	15 mi
Mill River at Georgia Shore Road, near St AlbansRiver gauge, Mill River	4.5 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	18 mi
Winooski River near Essex JunctionRiver gauge, Winooski River	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	19 mi
Little River near WaterburyRiver gauge, Little River	80.8 cfs	Normal	−17.7 cfs	19 mi
Jewett Brook at Vt 38, near St. AlbansRiver gauge, Jewett Brook	1.3 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	21 mi
Lake Champlain at BurlingtonLake, Lake Champlain	93.58 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lamoille River at Jeffersonville?

The official flood stage is 450.00 ft. The level is currently 8.12 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Lamoille River at Jeffersonville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 442.02 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 441.25 ft and 443.11 ft, based on 8 years of records.

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 Lamoille River at Jeffersonville today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT, the water level was 441.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Lamoille River at Jeffersonville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lamoille River at Jeffersonville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lamoille River at Jeffersonville?

The highest level on record is 456.12 ft on July 11, 2023.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04292201 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.64417, -72.83611 (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	441.88 ft	2026-10-16 15:15	Provisional
Flow	324 cfs	2026-10-20 15:15	Provisional

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