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

3.68ft Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 461 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at White River at West Hartford reads 3.68 ft, a normal level.

It is 14.32 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.68 ft and 4.31 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 29.30 ftNovember 4, 1927
Forecast peak: 3.70 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

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 14.32 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.
3.68 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

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.26 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 60° 32° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 60° 41° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 58° 34° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 60° 35° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 51° 31° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 58° 29° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 63° 34° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Connecticut River at West LebanonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	4.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.61 ft	7 mi
Ottauquechee River at North HartlandRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	199 cfs	Normal	−18.0 cfs	8 mi
Ompompanoosuc River at Union VillageRiver gauge, Ompompanoosuc River	56.8 cfs	Normal	−5.9 cfs	10 mi
Ottauquechee River near West BridgewaterRiver gauge, Ottauquechee River	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	18 mi
Ayers Brook at RandolphRiver gauge, Ayers Brook	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Sugar River at West ClaremontRiver gauge, Sugar River	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	23 mi
East Orange Branch at East OrangeRiver gauge, East Orange Branch	3.5 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	26 mi
Black River at North SpringfieldRiver gauge, Black River	110 cfs	Normal	−18.0 cfs	27 mi

Questions and answers

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

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.32 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 White River at West Hartford today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.68 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is White River at West Hartford rising or falling?

Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of White River at West Hartford normal?

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

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.

Is White River at West Hartford expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.

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	3.68 ft	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional
Flow	461 cfs	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional

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