Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater water level

Name: Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ottauquechee River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.22ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 23.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater is at 3.22 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.28 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.22 ft and 3.92 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: 14.95 ftAugust 28, 2011

Floating and fishing near Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.50 ft, 3.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft: Devastating flooding will occur throughout the Ottauquechee River Valley. Route 4 will be severely damaged or destroyed in some sections, and some homes and businesses will be inundated and severely damaged.
12.00 ft: Significant to severe flooding of low lying roads and properties from Killington downstream through Bridgewater will occur. River Road in Bridgewater Corners will see severe flooding with several homes isolated by high water. Properties along Mission Farm Road in Killington, and Bridgewater Center Road will experience flooding. Stretches of Route 4 will likely flood along with other roads and businesses in the Ottauquechee River Valley.
9.00 ft: High water will impact low lying properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater. In Killington, flooding begins to impact properties on Mission Farm Road. In Bridgewater Corners, River Road will be inundated by several feet of water with several homes impacted. Bridgewater Center Road will also be flooded.
6.50 ft: High water will impact low lying properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater. River Road in Bridgewater Corners will experience minor flooding.
6.00 ft: Water will approach low lying fields and properties along the river near Route 4 from Killington downstream to Bridgewater, including areas along River Road in Bridgewater Corners.
3.22 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.95 ft	August 28, 2011
2	11.10 ft	July 10, 2023
3	8.94 ft	April 14, 2002
4	8.72 ft	April 15, 2019
5	8.20 ft	December 18, 2023
6	8.08 ft	December 17, 2000
7	7.78 ft	March 31, 1987
8	7.76 ft	March 7, 2024
9	7.72 ft	April 23, 2002
10	7.64 ft	January 13, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:12 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 49 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Ottauquechee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ottauquechee River at North HartlandRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	154 cfs	Normal	−22.0 cfs	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Otter Creek at Center RutlandRiver gauge, Otter Creek	2.22 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	13 mi
White River at West HartfordRiver gauge, White River	3.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	18 mi
Ayers Brook at RandolphRiver gauge, Ayers Brook	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	22 mi
Connecticut River at West LebanonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	5.01 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	22 mi
Black River at North SpringfieldRiver gauge, Black River	104 cfs	Normal	−13.0 cfs	23 mi
Sugar River at West ClaremontRiver gauge, Sugar River	1.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	26 mi
Poultney River below Fair HavenRiver gauge, Poultney River	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	28 mi
Ompompanoosuc River at Union VillageRiver gauge, Ompompanoosuc River	51.4 cfs	Normal	−6.8 cfs	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 3.28 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 Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.22 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater?

The highest level on record is 14.95 ft on August 28, 2011.

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:01150900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.62229, -72.75899 (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	3.22 ft	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional
Flow	23.9 cfs	2026-10-20 17:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ottauquechee River near West Bridgewater (usgs:01150900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/ottauquechee-river-near-west-bridgewater

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer