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SwedenMissisquoi River at Swanton water level
River gauge, Missisquoi River, Vermont, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,470 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Missisquoi River at Swanton, where the gauge shows 1.81 ft.
It is 6.19 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.41 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.57 ft – 2.26 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.14 ftJanuary 14, 2018
- Forecast peak
- 1.80 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- Water will cover Foundry Street and Marble Mill Park in Swanton Village. Downstream in West Swanton, Route 78 will be covered, and residences along the river will flood. Access roads and boat landings in the Missisquoi Wildlife Management area will be inundated. Upstream of Swanton, water will cover Waugh Farm Road. Further upstream near East Highgate, water will approach Route 78.
- 8.00 ft
- Water will cover Foundry Street in Swanton Village, and enter Marble Mill Park. Water will cover one lane of Route 78 downstream in West Swanton, surround seasonal camps, and enter the back yards of homes along Route 78. In the Missisquoi Wildlife Management area, Louies Landing will flood along with local access roads. Upstream of Swanton, Waugh Farm Road will become inundated. There will be widespread lowland and field flooding.
- 1.81 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 | 13.14 ft | January 14, 2018 |
| 2 | 9.50 ft | January 20, 1996 |
| 3 | 9.49 ft | November 2, 2019 |
| 4 | 8.64 ft | January 9, 1998 |
| 5 | 8.46 ft | June 12, 2002 |
| 6 | 8.24 ft | May 20, 2006 |
| 7 | 8.05 ft | July 15, 1997 |
| 8 | 7.99 ft | April 16, 2014 |
| 9 | 7.51 ft | April 29, 2011 |
| 10 | 7.40 ft | March 18, 1990 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.27 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Missisquoi River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missisquoi River near North TroyRiver gauge, Missisquoi River | 2.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.75 ft | 37 mi |
| Missisquoi River near East BerkshireRiver gauge, Missisquoi River | 3.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.90 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewett Brook at Vt 38, near St. AlbansRiver gauge, Jewett Brook | 4.3 cfs | Normal | −4.4 cfs | 4.3 mi |
| Rock River near Highgate CenterRiver gauge, Rock River | 11.5 cfs | Normal | −11.6 cfs | 7 mi |
| Lac Champlain à PhilipsburgLake, Lac Champlain | 4.26 m | Normal | +0.10 m | 14 km |
| Mill River at Georgia Shore Road, near St AlbansRiver gauge, Mill River | 7.5 cfs | Normal | −8.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Richelieu R (Lake Champlain) at Rouses PointLake, Richelieu R (Lake Champlain) | 93.70 ft | Low | +0.21 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Chazy River near ChazyRiver gauge, Little Chazy River | 62.9 cfs | Normal | −17.5 cfs | 14 mi |
| Pike River at East Franklin, near Enosburg FallsRiver gauge, Pike River | 26.0 cfs | Normal | −28.5 cfs | 16 mi |
| Lamoille River at East GeorgiaRiver gauge, Lamoille River | 820 cfs | Normal | −550.0 cfs | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Missisquoi River at Swanton?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.19 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 Missisquoi River at Swanton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.81 ft. Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Missisquoi River at Swanton rising or falling?
Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Missisquoi River at Swanton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missisquoi River at Swanton?
The highest level on record is 13.14 ft on January 14, 2018.
Is Missisquoi River at Swanton expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04294000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.91675, -73.12857(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,470 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Missisquoi River at Swanton (usgs:04294000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/vermont/missisquoi-river-at-swanton
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