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SwedenLittle River near Stowe water level
River gauge, Little River, Vermont, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 51.5 cfs
History
What this means
The Little River near Stowe is running below normal at 1.22 ft.
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.22 ft and 3.10 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.18 ftNovember 1, 2019
Floating and fishing near Little River near Stowe
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.18 ft | November 1, 2019 |
| 2 | 13.77 ft | July 11, 2024 |
| 3 | 11.05 ft | December 18, 2023 |
| 4 | 9.95 ft | June 23, 2024 |
| 5 | 9.87 ft | July 10, 2023 |
| 6 | 9.74 ft | June 30, 2017 |
| 7 | 8.33 ft | May 5, 2018 |
| 8 | 8.11 ft | April 12, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little River near WaterburyRiver gauge, Little River | 80.8 cfs | Normal | −17.7 cfs | 5.4 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Brook at Ranch Camp, near StoweRiver gauge, Ranch Brook | 4.7 cfs | Low | −1.2 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| West Branch Little River above Bingham Falls near StoweRiver gauge, West Branch Little River | 6.2 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Mad River near MoretownRiver gauge, Mad River | 2.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Wrightsville Detention Reservoir @ WrightsvilleReservoir | 634.31 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 12 mi |
| North Branch Winooski River at WrightsvilleRiver gauge, North Branch Winooski River | 39.5 cfs | Normal | −7.6 cfs | 12 mi |
| Lamoille River at JohnsonRiver gauge, Lamoille River | 2.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 13 mi |
| Winooski River at MontpelierRiver gauge, Winooski River | 3.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 14 mi |
| Lamoille River at JeffersonvilleRiver gauge, Lamoille River | 441.88 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 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 Little River near Stowe today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.22 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little River near Stowe rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little River near Stowe normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little River near Stowe?
The highest level on record is 14.18 ft on November 1, 2019.
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:04288295(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.44250, -72.72444(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 | 1.22 ft | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little River near Stowe (usgs:04288295). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/little-river-near-stowe
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