Little Salmon River at Bombay
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.5 ft on Aug 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Mar 31, 1998 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Apr 4, 1974 (historic crest)
- 12.6 ft on Mar 20, 1986 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Low lying fields along the river begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | River Road in Bombay begins to flood and the Bombay town park floods at the recreational trail. Widespread flooding of lowland fields along the river occurs and the riverbank at the gauge site is subject to overflow. |
| 13.0 ft | River Road in Bombay is inundated and more widespread flooding of the Bombay town park occurs. Basements and low-lying portions of a few properties along the river begin to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | County Road 1, near River Road in Bombay begins to flood. Portions of Coggin Bridge Bombay Road flood. Significant basement and property flooding occurs along the river in Bombay. |
Forecast office: NWS South Burlington · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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