Rivers in Vermont
White River at West Hartford
Below flood stage
2.94ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 3:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 3.30 ftTue, Sep 29, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 29.30 ft1927
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 28.00 ftThis 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 ftThere 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 ftRoute 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 ftRoute 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 ftRoute 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 September 21, 2026.
Crest history
80 crests on NOAA’s list since 1916.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 4, 1927 | 29.30 ft |
| 2 | August 29, 2011 | 28.36 ft |
| 3 | September 22, 1938 | 19.26 ft |
| 4 | June 30, 1973 | 19.13 ft |
| 5 | March 18, 1936 | 18.89 ft |
| 6 | July 11, 2023 | 18.87 ft |
| 7 | January 25, 1999 | 17.67 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 1998 | 17.38 ft |
| 9 | April 1, 1976 | 17.34 ft |
| 10 | April 12, 1922 | 17.10 ft |
| 11 | April 1, 1987 | 16.95 ft |
| 12 | June 3, 1947 | 16.60 ft |
| 13 | December 31, 1948 | 16.58 ft |
| 14 | January 22, 1959 | 16.37 ft |
| 15 | March 29, 1925 | 16.25 ft |
| 16 | December 18, 2023 | 16.17 ft |
| 17 | June 1, 1952 | 16.11 ft |
| 18 | December 18, 2000 | 16.04 ft |
| 19 | March 28, 1919 | 16.00 ft |
| 20 | April 14, 2019 | 15.66 ft |
| 21 | March 27, 1953 | 15.38 ft |
| 22 | April 23, 2002 | 15.37 ft |
| 23 | January 9, 1978 | 15.30 ft |
| 24 | August 10, 1976 | 15.19 ft |
| 25 | March 18, 1973 | 14.86 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 7, 2024: 13.90 ft
- December 18, 2023: 16.17 ft
- July 11, 2023: 18.87 ft
- April 14, 2019: 15.66 ft
- July 2, 2017: 13.91 ft
- April 16, 2014: 14.11 ft
- August 29, 2011: 28.36 ft
- April 12, 2008: 13.42 ft
- January 19, 2006: 13.25 ft
- April 3, 2005: 14.39 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.