Missisquoi River near East Berkshire water level

Name: Missisquoi River near East Berkshire water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Missisquoi River, Vermont, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.92ft Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 394 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Missisquoi River near East Berkshire, where the gauge shows 2.92 ft.

It is 10.08 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.92 ft – 4.91 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.10 ftNovember 4, 1927
Forecast peak: 3.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: Devastating flooding occurs, with water levels similar to the record crest during the Great Flood of 1927. Bridges on, and large sections of Routes 118, 108, and 105 will be covered in water, and may be destroyed. Many local roads will flood and water will inundate some homes along the river in East Berkshire and Enosburg Falls.
17.00 ft: Severe flooding will occur from Richford downstream to Sheldon along the Missisquoi. Water will flood yards and approach a few homes in East Berkshire. Water will also flood Route 118 in East Berkshire and several locations along Route 105 between Richford and Enosburg Falls. Missisquoi Street in Enosburg Falls will flood. Water levels will be similar to those observed during the Halloween Storm of 2019.
16.00 ft: There will be widespread flooding along the Missisquoi from Richford to Sheldon. Water will flood Route 105 near the Enosburg and Berkshire town line, and will approach Route 118 in East Berkshire. Kane Road in Sheldon will flood. There will be extensive field flooding.
14.00 ft: Widespread flooding of low lying fields and roadways will occur from Richford to Enosburg Falls. Marvin Road in Berkshire and Boston Post Road in Enosburg will flood. Water will approach Route 118 in East Berkshire and Kane Road in Sheldon, and will begin to cross Route 105 near the Enosburg and Berkshire town line. Yards will flood at some homes along the river in East Berkshire.
13.00 ft: Widespread flooding of low lying fields will occur along the Missisquoi from Richford to Enosburg Falls. Water will enter the yards of a few homes in East Berkshire and the recreation fields at Richford Park will flood. Marvin Road will flood near the Richford town line. Water will approach Boston Post Road in Enosburg.
2.92 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	23.10 ft	November 4, 1927
2	18.92 ft	March 15, 1946
3	17.50 ft	April 1, 1918
4	17.45 ft	April 18, 1982
5	17.42 ft	February 28, 2000
6	17.09 ft	March 31, 1998
7	17.07 ft	March 5, 1964
8	16.72 ft	March 7, 1979
9	16.69 ft	February 25, 1985
10	16.63 ft	April 4, 1959

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 46 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Missisquoi River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Missisquoi River near North TroyRiver gauge, Missisquoi River	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	15 mi
Missisquoi River at SwantonRiver gauge, Missisquoi River	1.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	21 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pike River at East Franklin, near Enosburg FallsRiver gauge, Pike River	14.9 cfs	Normal	−3.7 cfs	7 mi
Rock River near Highgate CenterRiver gauge, Rock River	4.7 cfs	Normal	−3.7 cfs	14 mi
Lac Champlain à PhilipsburgLake, Lac Champlain	4.17 m	Low	−0.07 m	31 km
Black River at CoventryRiver gauge, Black River	1.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	22 mi
Lamoille River at JeffersonvilleRiver gauge, Lamoille River	441.88 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	23 mi
Lamoille River at JohnsonRiver gauge, Lamoille River	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	23 mi
Jewett Brook at Vt 38, near St. AlbansRiver gauge, Jewett Brook	1.3 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	23 mi
Lake Memphremagog at NewportLake, Lake Memphremagog	679.48 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Missisquoi River near East Berkshire?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.08 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 near East Berkshire today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.92 ft. Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Missisquoi River near East Berkshire rising or falling?

Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Missisquoi River near East Berkshire normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Missisquoi River near East Berkshire?

The highest level on record is 23.10 ft on November 4, 1927.

Is Missisquoi River near East Berkshire expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04293500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.96008, -72.69661 (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	2.92 ft	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional
Flow	394 cfs	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional

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