White River at West Hartford water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.79ft

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 518 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 02:00 AM. Issued Friday, October 16 at 11:19 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at White River at West Hartford reads 3.79 ft, a normal level.

It is 14.21 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.90 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.79 ft and 3.89 ft.

Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.30 ftNovember 4, 1927
Forecast peak: 4.90 ftSaturday, October 17 at 02:00 AM

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 18.00 ft, still 14.21 ft away.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: This is an extremely dangerous situation with widespread, devastating damage expected and travel severely restricted. The magnitude will be similar to the historic events of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and the Great Flood of 1927. If you live or work near the river, prepare to evacuate now!
25.00 ft: There will be widespread inundation and significant damage to homes, businesses and roads throughout the White River Valley from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford with evacuations needed. Travel will be significantly restricted in these areas.
21.00 ft: Route 14 will be flooded in numerous locations from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford, restricting travel. Floodwaters will inundate some homes and businesses along the river and evacuations may be needed.
19.00 ft: Route 14 will be flooded in several locations from Royalton and Sharon downstream through West Hartford. Clifford Park in West Hartford, and Watson Dog Park in Hartford will flood. High water will also approach a few homes and businesses in this area. There will be widespread flooding of fields and lowlands throughout the White River Valley.
18.00 ft: Route 14 will likely flood near the West Hartford and Sharon town line, and high water will affect Clifford Park in West Hartford. Watson Dog Park in Hartford may also flood. Widespread field and lowland flooding along the river will occur throughout the White River Valley.
3.79 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	29.30 ft	November 4, 1927
2	28.36 ft	August 29, 2011
3	19.26 ft	September 22, 1938
4	19.13 ft	June 30, 1973
5	18.89 ft	March 18, 1936
6	18.87 ft	July 11, 2023
7	17.67 ft	January 25, 1999
8	17.38 ft	June 27, 1998
9	17.34 ft	April 1, 1976
10	17.10 ft	April 12, 1922

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 11h 1m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	Distance
Connecticut River at West LebanonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	5.27 ft	Below flood stage	7 mi
Ottauquechee River at North HartlandRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	238 cfs	Normal	8 mi
Ompompanoosuc River at Union VillageRiver gauge, Ompompanoosuc River	71.4 cfs	Normal	10 mi
Ottauquechee River near West BridgewaterRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	3.31 ft	Below flood stage	18 mi
Ayers Brook at RandolphRiver gauge, Ayers Brook	2.55 ft	Below flood stage	19 mi
Sugar River at West ClaremontRiver gauge, Sugar River	1.42 ft	Below flood stage	23 mi
Baker River near RumneyRiver gauge, Baker River	0.82 ft	Below flood stage	29 mi
Cockermouth River below Hardy Brook, at GrotonRiver gauge, Cockermouth River	1.81 ft	Below flood stage	29 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the White River at West Hartford?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The river is currently 14.21 ft below it.

What is the record level at White River at West Hartford?

The highest reading on record is 29.30 ft (November 4, 1927).

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.

How often is White River at West Hartford updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT.

What is the water level of White River at West Hartford today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.79 ft. Normal.

Is the level of White River at West Hartford normal?

Below flood stage. Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at White River at West Hartford?

The highest level on record is 29.30 ft on November 4, 1927.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01144000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.71424, -72.41815 (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 `stage`	3.79 ft	2026-10-16 21:30	Provisional
Flow `discharge`	518 cfs	2026-10-16 21:30	Provisional

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