Passumpsic River at Passumpsic water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.50ft Down 0.46 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT (49 min ago)

Flow: 274 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Passumpsic River at Passumpsic, where the gauge shows 2.50 ft.

It is 11.50 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.46 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.50 ft – 3.81 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 31.50 ftNovember 4, 1927
Forecast peak: 2.50 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Area towns, such as East Burke, West Burke, Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury will be isolated by flooded roads. Flooding will be similar to what was seen in July 2024 and in July 1973.
19.00 ft: Widespread flooding will occur in Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center. Homes and businesses on Route 5 along the Passumpsic from Lyndonville to Saint Johnsbury will be inundated. Flooding may also occur upstream along Joes Brook. Flooding will be similar to April 16 2014 and May 26 2011.
17.00 ft: Route 5 floods on both north and south sides of Lyndonville, as well as at the Center Street Bridge, with homes and businesses along the Passumpsic taking on water. Significant flooding occurs on Route 5 and Old Center Road in Saint Johnsbury center. Flooding may also occur upstream along the Sleepers river in Saint Johnsbury. Flooding will be similar to Irene in 2011.
15.00 ft: Route 5 will flood In St. Johnsbury center.
14.00 ft: Low lying trailer homes near the river will see some minor flooding.
2.50 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	31.50 ft	November 4, 1927
2	23.49 ft	July 1, 1973
3	21.30 ft	July 11, 2024
4	21.23 ft	March 18, 1936
5	19.28 ft	June 13, 2002
6	19.24 ft	April 16, 2014
7	18.95 ft	May 27, 2011
8	17.78 ft	March 29, 1989
9	17.75 ft	March 17, 1990
10	17.74 ft	January 10, 1935

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min First quarter 60%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. JohnsburyRiver gauge, Sleepers River (Site W-5	0.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	4.8 mi
Pope Brook (Site W-3 near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook (Site W-3	1.3 cfs	Very low	−0.2 cfs	9 mi
Pope Brook Tributary W-9, near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook Tributary W-9	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	11 mi
Moose River at VictoryRiver gauge, Moose River	73.4 cfs	Normal	−38.6 cfs	14 mi
Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River	1.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	14 mi
Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River	2.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	15 mi
Wells River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Wells River	1.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	15 mi
Connecticut River near DaltonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	9.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.79 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Passumpsic River at Passumpsic?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.50 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 Passumpsic River at Passumpsic today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.50 ft. Down 0.46 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Passumpsic River at Passumpsic rising or falling?

Down 0.46 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Passumpsic River at Passumpsic normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Passumpsic River at Passumpsic?

The highest level on record is 31.50 ft on November 4, 1927.

Is Passumpsic River at Passumpsic expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01135500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.36561, -72.03926 (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	2.50 ft	2026-10-19 14:15	Provisional
Flow	274 cfs	2026-10-19 14:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Passumpsic River at Passumpsic (usgs:01135500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/passumpsic-river-at-passumpsic

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