Rivers in Vermont
Passumpsic River at Passumpsic
Below flood stage
1.92ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.00 ftSat, Sep 19, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 31.50 ft1927
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftArea towns, such as East Burke, West Burke, Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury will be isolated by flooded roads. Flooding will be similar to what was seen in July 2024 and in July 1973.
- 19.00 ftWidespread flooding will occur in Lyndonville and Saint Johnsbury Center. Homes and businesses on Route 5 along the Passumpsic from Lyndonville to Saint Johnsbury will be inundated. Flooding may also occur upstream along Joes Brook. Flooding will be similar to April 16 2014 and May 26 2011.
- 17.00 ftRoute 5 floods on both north and south sides of Lyndonville, as well as at the Center Street Bridge, with homes and businesses along the Passumpsic taking on water. Significant flooding occurs on Route 5 and Old Center Road in Saint Johnsbury center. Flooding may also occur upstream along the Sleepers river in Saint Johnsbury. Flooding will be similar to Irene in 2011.
- 15.00 ftRoute 5 will flood In St. Johnsbury center.
- 14.00 ftLow lying trailer homes near the river will see some minor flooding.
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 14, 2026.
Crest history
62 crests on NOAA’s list since 1927.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 4, 1927 | 31.50 ft |
| 2 | July 1, 1973 | 23.49 ft |
| 3 | July 11, 2024 | 21.30 ft |
| 4 | March 18, 1936 | 21.23 ft |
| 5 | June 13, 2002 | 19.28 ft |
| 6 | April 16, 2014 | 19.24 ft |
| 7 | May 27, 2011 | 18.95 ft |
| 8 | March 29, 1989 | 17.78 ft |
| 9 | March 17, 1990 | 17.75 ft |
| 10 | January 10, 1935 | 17.74 ft |
| 11 | April 21, 2019 | 17.25 ft |
| 12 | August 29, 2011 | 17.13 ft |
| 13 | April 2, 1976 | 16.90 ft |
| 14 | May 5, 1972 | 16.88 ft |
| 15 | August 6, 1995 | 16.75 ft |
| 16 | July 30, 2024 | 16.40 ft |
| 17 | December 18, 2000 | 16.36 ft |
| 18 | December 19, 2023 | 16.29 ft |
| 19 | April 1, 1987 | 16.26 ft |
| 20 | April 17, 1994 | 15.81 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 1954 | 15.74 ft |
| 22 | October 2, 2010 | 15.73 ft |
| 23 | December 21, 1973 | 15.73 ft |
| 24 | April 21, 1950 | 15.60 ft |
| 25 | January 20, 1996 | 15.47 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 30, 2024: 16.40 ft
- July 11, 2024: 21.30 ft
- December 19, 2023: 16.29 ft
- July 11, 2023: 13.67 ft
- April 21, 2019: 17.25 ft
- April 16, 2014: 19.24 ft
- August 29, 2011: 17.13 ft
- May 27, 2011: 18.95 ft
- April 27, 2011: 14.49 ft
- October 2, 2010: 15.73 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.