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Wells River at Wells River water level

River gauge, Wells River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.87ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
55.1 cfs
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.82 ft Minor floodstage 6.00 ft

History

2.02.2ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.02.2ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Wells River at Wells River, where the gauge shows 1.87 ft.

It is 4.13 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.87 ft – 2.50 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
9.82 ftJune 30, 1973

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft
The villages of Wells River, South Ryegate, and Groton become isolated due to flooded roadways. Water reaches a depth of about 2 feet in downtown Wells River. Low lying buildings and roads along the Wells River in Groton, South Ryegate, and Wells River take on water, with significant flooding along route 302. Flooding is similar to Irene in 2011.
8.50 ft
Flooding occurs in the town of Wells River beginning at the fire station at the intersection of Routes 302 and 5 and continuing down Route 5 until the Happy Hour restaurant. Buildings on the east side of Route 5 flood. Low lying roads and buildings along the Wells River may take on water in Groton and South Ryegate.
6.00 ft
Water approaches US Highway 302 along the Wells River in Groton, South Ryegate, and Wells River.
1.87 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 %.

RankLevelDate
19.82 ftJune 30, 1973
29.00 ftAugust 29, 2011
38.68 ftJune 7, 1984
48.54 ftJuly 15, 1997
58.18 ftJuly 11, 2024
68.12 ftJune 2, 1952
77.61 ftJuly 2, 2017
87.54 ftApril 16, 2014
97.54 ftJuly 11, 2023
107.52 ftJanuary 20, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River 2.44 ft Below flood stage −0.25 ft 1.2 mi
East Orange Branch at East OrangeRiver gauge, East Orange Branch 3.5 cfs Low −0.9 cfs 14 mi
Passumpsic River at PassumpsicRiver gauge, Passumpsic River 2.60 ft Below flood stage −0.33 ft 15 mi
East Barre Detention Reservoir at East BarreReservoir, East Barre Detention Reservoir 1,135.41 ft Very high −0.20 ft 19 mi
Sleepers River (Site W-5 near St. JohnsburyRiver gauge, Sleepers River (Site W-5 0.60 ft Below flood stage −0.07 ft 20 mi
Winooski River at Lower CabotRiver gauge, Winooski River 1.43 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 21 mi
East Branch Pemigewasset River at LincolnRiver gauge, East Branch Pemigewasset River 150 cfs Normal −30.0 cfs 21 mi
Pemigewasset River at WoodstockRiver gauge, Pemigewasset River 2.74 ft Below flood stage −0.15 ft 23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wells River at Wells River?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.13 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 Wells River at Wells River today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.87 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wells River at Wells River rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wells River at Wells River normal?

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

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

The highest level on record is 9.82 ft on June 30, 1973.

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:01139000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
44.15034, -72.06509 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.87 ft 2026-10-19 16:45 Provisional
Flow 55.1 cfs 2026-10-19 16:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wells River at Wells River (usgs:01139000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/wells-river-at-wells-river

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