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SwedenSleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury water level
River gauge, Sleepers River (Site W-5, Vermont, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 12.5 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury reads 0.53 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.47 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.53 ft and 1.09 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
- 7.50 ftMay 27, 2011
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 6.00 ft, still 5.47 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 7.50 ft
- Significant flooding will occur on Emerson Falls Road, Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Other structures along the river may be threatened by high water from North Danville to St. Johnsbury, similar to levels observed during May 2011.
- 7.00 ft
- High water will flood Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. This is similar to levels observed in August 1998 and July 2024.
- 6.00 ft
- High water approaches Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Field flooding will occur on stretches of the Sleepers River from North Danville to St. Johnsbury.
- 5.00 ft
- High water will encroach low lying fields along portions of the Sleepers River from North Danville to St. Johnsbury.
- 0.53 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.50 ft | May 27, 2011 |
| 2 | 7.11 ft | August 12, 1998 |
| 3 | 6.89 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 4 | 6.55 ft | July 10, 2024 |
| 5 | 5.39 ft | December 18, 2000 |
| 6 | 5.25 ft | August 6, 2008 |
| 7 | 4.91 ft | July 15, 1997 |
| 8 | 4.70 ft | May 11, 2000 |
| 9 | 4.51 ft | July 11, 2023 |
| 10 | 4.43 ft | May 20, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passumpsic River at PassumpsicRiver gauge, Passumpsic River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Pope Brook (Site W-3 near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook (Site W-3 | 1.1 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Pope Brook Tributary W-9, near North DanvilleRiver gauge, Pope Brook Tributary W-9 | 0.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Moose River at VictoryRiver gauge, Moose River | 49.8 cfs | Normal | −10.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River | 1.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| East Branch Passumpsic River near East HavenRiver gauge, East Branch Passumpsic River | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 15 mi |
| Connecticut River near DaltonRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 8.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.36 ft | 16 mi |
| Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 2.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 5.47 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 Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 0.53 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury?
The highest level on record is 7.50 ft on May 27, 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:01135300(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.43534, -72.03843(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 | 0.53 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. Johnsbury (usgs:01135300). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/sleepers-river-site-w-5-near-st-johnsbury
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