Rivers in Vermont
Missisquoi River at East Berkshire
Below flood stage
1.64ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 11:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.80 ftTue, Sep 29, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 23.10 ft1927
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 23.00 ftDevastating 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 ftSevere 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 ftThere 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 ftWidespread 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 ftWidespread 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued October 20, 2025.
Crest history
118 crests on NOAA’s list since 1912.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 4, 1927 | 23.10 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 1946 | 18.92 ft |
| 3 | April 1, 1918 | 17.50 ft |
| 4 | April 18, 1982 | 17.45 ft |
| 5 | February 28, 2000 | 17.42 ft |
| 6 | March 31, 1998 | 17.09 ft |
| 7 | March 5, 1964 | 17.07 ft |
| 8 | March 7, 1979 | 16.72 ft |
| 9 | February 25, 1985 | 16.69 ft |
| 10 | April 4, 1959 | 16.63 ft |
| 11 | November 1, 2019 | 16.49 ft |
| 12 | March 21, 1981 | 16.30 ft |
| 13 | March 11, 1992 | 16.06 ft |
| 14 | February 15, 1984 | 16.06 ft |
| 15 | March 15, 1977 | 16.00 ft |
| 16 | July 15, 1997 | 15.75 ft |
| 17 | April 16, 2014 | 15.64 ft |
| 18 | January 1, 1998 | 15.54 ft |
| 19 | March 27, 2007 | 15.20 ft |
| 20 | May 4, 1940 | 15.15 ft |
| 21 | July 11, 2023 | 15.14 ft |
| 22 | March 30, 1993 | 15.06 ft |
| 23 | January 19, 1996 | 15.05 ft |
| 24 | March 19, 1936 | 14.70 ft |
| 25 | March 30, 1963 | 14.55 ft |
Most recent crests
- December 19, 2023: 13.60 ft
- July 11, 2023: 15.14 ft
- November 1, 2019: 16.49 ft
- April 16, 2014: 15.64 ft
- August 29, 2011: 14.13 ft
- April 28, 2011: 13.99 ft
- April 27, 2011: 13.66 ft
- April 12, 2011: 13.34 ft
- October 1, 2010: 11.54 ft
- March 27, 2007: 15.20 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.