Walloomsac River near North Bennington water level

Name: Walloomsac River near North Bennington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Walloomsac River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.61ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 78.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Walloomsac River near North Bennington, where the gauge shows 1.61 ft.

It is 5.39 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.55 ft – 2.24 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: 12.82 ftAugust 28, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.82 ft: Flood of record with Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011.
11.60 ft: Water approximately covers Ore Bed Road.
10.00 ft: Water is almost to road level.
7.00 ft: Water starts to flood near the Paper Mill Village.
4.00 ft: The river is about half bankfull.
2.50 ft: The river is at its normal summertime level.
1.61 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: 22 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.82 ft	August 28, 2011
2	12.04 ft	September 21, 1938
3	11.60 ft	December 31, 1948
4	11.50 ft	September 1, 1950
5	11.44 ft	March 18, 1936
6	11.41 ft	October 8, 2005
7	11.28 ft	June 30, 1973
8	10.57 ft	March 14, 1977
9	10.42 ft	August 10, 1976
10	10.32 ft	March 31, 1987

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hoosic River near Eagle BridgeRiver gauge, Hoosic River	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	6 mi
Green River at WilliamstownRiver gauge, Green River	29.8 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	14 mi
Hoosic River near WilliamstownRiver gauge, Hoosic River	5.49 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Batten Kill below Mill at BattenvilleRiver gauge, Batten Kill	4.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	16 mi
North Branch Hoosic River at North AdamsRiver gauge, North Branch Hoosic River	51.2 cfs	Normal	−6.2 cfs	17 mi
Cold River at FloridaRiver gauge, Cold River	6.4 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	21 mi
Hudson River above Lock 1 near WaterfordRiver gauge, Hudson River	30.30 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	22 mi
Hoosic River at AdamsRiver gauge, Hoosic River	58.3 cfs	Normal	−4.3 cfs	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Walloomsac River near North Bennington?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.39 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 Walloomsac River near North Bennington today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.61 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Walloomsac River near North Bennington rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.45 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Walloomsac River near North Bennington normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walloomsac River near North Bennington?

The highest level on record is 12.82 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:01334000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.91286, -73.25650 (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	1.61 ft	2026-10-21 00:15	Provisional
Flow	78.4 cfs	2026-10-21 00:15	Provisional

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