Connecticut River at Dalton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.6 ft on Mar 20, 1936 (historic crest)
- 23.7 ft on Apr 1, 1998 (historic crest)
- 23.2 ft on Mar 19, 1990 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Mar 28, 1953 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 17.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Water inundates campgrounds, agricultural fields, and recreational fields off Bridge Street in Lancaster. |
| 19.0 ft | Basements of low-lying homes in Dalton and Lancaster are at risk of flooding. Water begins to encroach on Route 135 at the Dalton public boat launch. |
| 20.0 ft | Floodwaters cut off access to a few homes along Route 135 in Lancaster. Several riverside camps along Route 135 north of the Johns River are flooded. River Road is underwater between the Mt. Orne Bridge and South Lunenburg. |
| 21.0 ft | In Guildhall, VT, Route 102 floods just north of the Route 2 bridge to Lancaster, as well as near Breault Road at the Washburn Brook crossing. In Dalton, Route 135 floods at the public boat launch. Basements flood at a few residences along Route 135 north of the Johns River. |
| 22.0 ft | Route 135 in Dalton is inundated. Homes flood along Route 135 north of the Johns River. |
| 23.0 ft | Water flows over US Route 3 in Lancaster near Industrial Park Road. Water also reaches US Route 2 Bridge Street. |
| 25.0 ft | Water reaches US Route 2 Bridge Street in Lancaster, causing major regional travel disruptions. Floodwaters completely isolate several homes. |
| 25.6 ft | Record flood comparable to the flood of 1936. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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