Connecticut River at North Walpole
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 26.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 32.0 ft; major flooding begins at 35.0 ft.
| Action stage | 26.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 32.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 35.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 43.8 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 39.1 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 31.4 ft on Aug 29, 2011 (historic crest)
- 30.4 ft on Mar 27, 1953 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 28.0 ft | Minor flooding affects low lying areas along the river from Walpole and Westminster downstream to the Massachusetts border. Portions of low lying roads along the river are affected including Route 5 and some adjacent businesses in Westminster. Farming interests along the river could experience flooding. |
|---|---|
| 29.0 ft | Route 5 is inundated with up to 1 foot of water in sections of Westminster. Minor flooding of some farmland along the river occurs from Walpole south to the Massachusetts border. |
| 31.0 ft | Low lying businesses and residences from Walpole and Westminster to the Massachusetts border experience flooding along the river. Significant flooding occurs along route 5 in Vermont, especially in Westminster. Bridges crossing the river could be shut down. Backwater flooding likely along tributary streams. |
| 32.0 ft | Extensive flooding occurs along stretches of Route 5, especially in Westminster, affecting homes and businesses. |
| 34.0 ft | Low lying areas along the river from Walpole to Hinsdale are flooded. Roadways bordering the river may be impassable including stretches of Route 5 in southern Vermont. |
| 38.0 ft | This is a life threatening flood. Flooding of this magnitude has not been experienced since the Great New England Hurricane of 1938. |
| 52.3 ft | Maximum reportable stage of river gage. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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