Connecticut River at North Walpole
Critical Stages
26' - Action
28' - Flood
32' - Moderate
35' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:30 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.61 ft
Flow: 2.49 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/16 | 6.2 | 1.93 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 6.2 | 1.93 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 7 | 3.1 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 7 | 3.1 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 6.61 | 2.49 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 6.62 | 2.51 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 6.63 | 2.52 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 6.67 | 2.58 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 6.87 | 2.89 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 7.02 | 3.13 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 7.2 | 3.4 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 7.51 | 3.88 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 8.01 | 4.74 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 8.93 | 6.54 |
| 6:46 PM 12/15 | 9.08 | 6.86 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 9.08 | 6.86 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 9.05 | 6.8 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 9 | 6.69 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 8.93 | 6.54 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 8.79 | 6.25 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 8.55 | 5.76 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 8.15 | 5 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 7.41 | 3.72 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 6.37 | 2.15 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 6.36 | 2.14 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
52.3' -
Maximum reportable stage of river gage.
38' -
This is a life threatening flood. Flooding of this magnitude has not been experienced since the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.
34' -
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.
32' -
Extensive flooding occurs along stretches of Route 5, especially in Westminster, affecting homes and businesses.
31' -
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.
29' -
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.
28' -
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.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1936 | 43.8 |
| Sep 22, 1938 | 39.1 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 31.38 |
| Mar 27, 1953 | 30.37 |
| Apr 5, 1960 | 29.85 |
| Mar 24, 1968 | 29.57 |
| Mar 22, 1948 | 29.55 |
| Apr 1, 1987 | 29.05 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | 28.68 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 28.22 |
| Apr 2, 1976 | 27.98 |
| May 31, 1984 | 27.82 |
| Apr 4, 1959 | 27.7 |
| Jun 2, 1952 | 27.3 |
| Apr 19, 1969 | 26.99 |
| Mar 14, 1977 | 26.39 |
| Apr 23, 1958 | 26.13 |
| Dec 22, 1973 | 25.84 |
| Apr 18, 1982 | 25.79 |
| Apr 1, 1998 | 25.75 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
