Mad River near Moretown
Critical Stages
8' - Action
9' - Flood
11' - Moderate
13' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 AM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 3.17 ft
Flow: 0.27 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/15 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 2.7 | 0.086 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM 12/15 | 3.17 | 0.27 |
| 1:45 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.265 |
| 1:30 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.265 |
| 1:15 AM 12/15 | 3.16 | 0.265 |
| 1:00 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.261 |
| 12:45 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.261 |
| 12:30 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.261 |
| 12:15 AM 12/15 | 3.15 | 0.261 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 3.14 | 0.256 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.251 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.251 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 3.13 | 0.251 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 3.12 | 0.246 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 3.12 | 0.246 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 3.12 | 0.246 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 3.12 | 0.246 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 3.11 | 0.242 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 3.11 | 0.242 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 3.1 | 0.237 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 3.09 | 0.232 |
| 7:45 PM 12/14 | 3.08 | 0.228 |
| 7:30 PM 12/14 | 3.07 | 0.223 |
| 7:15 PM 12/14 | 3.06 | 0.218 |
| 7:00 PM 12/14 | 3.05 | 0.214 |
| 6:45 PM 12/14 | 3.04 | 0.21 |
13.5' -
About 4 feet of water will cover Route 100 south of Moretown, nearly reaching a trailer park.
12' -
At 12 feet, Route 100 will be covered with water in Moretown, and Route 100B will be partially covered. Water will inundate Telephone Flats along Route 100 just north of Waitsfield.
9' -
At 9 feet, the mad river begins to leave its banks. Field flooding occurs between Waitsfield and Moretown, and some local roads will flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1927 | 19.4 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 19.06 |
| Sep 22, 1938 | 16.34 |
| Feb 11, 1981 | 14.45 |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 14.13 |
| Mar 6, 1979 | 13.76 |
| Mar 13, 1977 | 13.72 |
| Mar 15, 2007 | 13.5 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 13.49 |
| Aug 10, 1976 | 13.47 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 13.02 |
| Mar 22, 1980 | 12.76 |
| Feb 16, 1984 | 12.45 |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 12.21 |
| Apr 18, 1982 | 12.14 |
| Mar 31, 1987 | 11.97 |
| Feb 2, 1990 | 11.92 |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 11.86 |
| Jan 19, 1996 | 11.78 |
| Jan 9, 1978 | 11.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
