Lamoille River at Johnson water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.42ft Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 215 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Lamoille River at Johnson reads 2.42 ft, a normal level.

It is 10.58 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.29 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.42 ft and 3.33 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 27.00 ftNovember 4, 1927
Forecast peak: 2.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM

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 13.00 ft, still 10.58 ft away.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: There will be severe flooding from Hardwick downstream to Morrisville, Johnson, Jeffersonville and Cambridge with Route 15 closed in several spots. In Johnson, flooding will impact the shopping center on Lower Main Street, mobile homes on Westcom Road and along Main St. and Railroad St. affecting many homes and businesses. The Sewage Treatment Plant will see severe flooding. Homes on East River Rd. will be isolated by flood waters. The Johnson Town Offices and Fire Department will experience high water.
18.00 ft: There will be major to severe flooding from Hardwick downstream through Morrisville, Johnson, Jeffersonville and Cambridge. The shopping center on lower Main Street in Johnson will flood and high water will overtop flood gates at the Sewage Treatment Plant in town. High water will also impact residences on Lendway Lane and Railroad Street. Water will reach several feet deep over Route 15 in Cambridge.
17.00 ft: There will be extensive flooding from Hardwick downstream through Morrisville, Johnson, Jeffersonville and Cambridge. The shopping center on lower Main Street in Johnson will flood. High water will impact residences on Lendway Lane and the Sewage Treatment Plant in Johnson. Areas of Route 15 along the Lamoille from Morrisville to Cambridge will be inundated. Homes and businesses along the Lamoille River will likely flood, with water several feet deep over Route 15 in Cambridge.
16.50 ft: Serious flooding will occur in Johnson. The shopping center on lower Main Street in Johnson will be inundated, with water entering the post office and stores. High water begins to flood Lendway Lane and will impact the water treatment plant. Route 15 will be flooded in spots from Johnson downstream to Jeffersonville. Route 15 at Wrong Way Bridge in Cambridge will be under several feet of water. Morrisville may experience flooding, including the Morrisville power plant.
15.00 ft: Serious flooding will be seen in Jeffersonville and Cambridge. Water will inundate Route 15 at Wrong Way Bridge in Cambridge.
14.00 ft: Water will cover route 15 at the Wrong Way Bridge in Cambridge, and may cover Routes 108 and 109 in Jeffersonville.
13.00 ft: Water will cover portions of Route 15 in Cambridge at the Wrong Way Bridge. There will be extensive field flooding along the Lamoille from Morrisville to Cambridge.
10.00 ft: Water approaches Route 15 in Cambridge at the Wrong Way Bridge.
2.42 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.00 ft	November 4, 1927
2	21.01 ft	July 11, 2023
3	19.98 ft	August 6, 1995
4	17.82 ft	July 11, 2024
5	17.58 ft	December 19, 2023
6	17.33 ft	July 1, 1973
7	17.28 ft	November 1, 2019
8	16.97 ft	April 27, 2011
9	16.54 ft	August 29, 2011
10	16.50 ft	June 7, 1984

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.94 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 43° 33° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 54° 32° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 62° 36° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 59° 38° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 55° 34° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 55° 35° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 51° 34° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Lamoille River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lamoille River at JeffersonvilleRiver gauge, Lamoille River	441.88 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Lamoille River at East GeorgiaRiver gauge, Lamoille River	624 cfs	Normal	−376.0 cfs	20 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	9.6 cfs	Low	−4.3 cfs	8 mi
Ranch Brook at Ranch Camp, near StoweRiver gauge, Ranch Brook	6.3 cfs	Normal	−3.1 cfs	10 mi
Little River near StoweRiver gauge, Little River	69.1 cfs	Normal	−29.4 cfs	13 mi
Little River near WaterburyRiver gauge, Little River	129 cfs	Normal	−189.0 cfs	18 mi
Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ WrightsvilleReservoir	634.39 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	22 mi
North Branch Winooski River at WrightsvilleRiver gauge, North Branch Winooski River	58.9 cfs	Normal	−43.1 cfs	23 mi
Missisquoi River near East BerkshireRiver gauge, Missisquoi River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.53 ft	23 mi
Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lamoille River at Johnson?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.58 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 Lamoille River at Johnson today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.42 ft. Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Lamoille River at Johnson rising or falling?

Down 0.29 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lamoille River at Johnson normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 27.00 ft on November 4, 1927.

Is Lamoille River at Johnson expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.10 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04292000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.62286, -72.67633 (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	2.42 ft	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional
Flow	215 cfs	2026-10-19 09:30	Provisional

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