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SwedenLaplatte River at Shelburne Falls water level
River gauge, Laplatte River, Vermont, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.3 cfs
- Water temperature
- 51 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls reads 1.27 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.22 ft and 1.35 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 51 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.33 ftJuly 11, 2024
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.33 ft | July 11, 2024 |
| 2 | 7.63 ft | January 19, 1996 |
| 3 | 6.67 ft | December 2, 1996 |
| 4 | 6.43 ft | February 27, 2000 |
| 5 | 6.30 ft | January 8, 1998 |
| 6 | 6.03 ft | August 12, 1998 |
| 7 | 5.92 ft | February 28, 2000 |
| 8 | 5.71 ft | April 9, 2001 |
| 9 | 5.71 ft | July 1, 1998 |
| 10 | 5.40 ft | November 10, 1990 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Champlain at BurlingtonLake, Lake Champlain | 93.56 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Lewis Creek at North FerrisburgRiver gauge, Lewis Creek | 30.1 cfs | Low | −6.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Winooski River near Essex JunctionRiver gauge, Winooski River | 2.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.55 ft | 8 mi |
| Boquet River at WillsboroRiver gauge, Boquet River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| Little Otter Creek at FerrisburgRiver gauge, Little Otter Creek | 11.6 cfs | Low | −1.7 cfs | 12 mi |
| Little Otter Creek at Monkton Road, near FerrisburghRiver gauge, Little Otter Creek | 9.3 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Little Ausable River near ValcourRiver gauge, Little Ausable River | 23.4 cfs | Normal | −5.5 cfs | 21 mi |
| New Haven River @ Brooksville, near MiddleburyRiver gauge, New Haven River @ Brooksville | 77.4 cfs | Low | −12.5 cfs | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.27 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls?
The highest level on record is 11.33 ft on July 11, 2024.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04282795(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.37005, -73.21624(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 | 1.27 ft | 2026-10-19 22:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 51 °F | 2026-10-19 22:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Laplatte River at Shelburne Falls (usgs:04282795). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/laplatte-river-at-shelburne-falls
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer