Sleepers River near St. Johnsbury

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025, 2:02 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 7.5 - Significant flooding will occur on Emerson Falls Road, Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Other structures along the river may be threatened by high water from North Danville to St. Johnsbury, similar to levels observed during May 2011.
  • 7 - High water will flood Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. This is similar to levels observed in August 1998 and July 2024.
  • 6 - High water approaches Emerson Falls Road, portions of Goss Hollow Road, and the Fairbanks Mill on Factory St. in St. Johnsbury. Field flooding will occur on stretches of the Sleepers River from North Danville to St. Johnsbury.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.4353, -72.0389
RFC NERFC
State VT
WFO BTV
County Caledonia
Data Provider(s)
USGS 01135300

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.55 ft on 07-10-2024 (P)
2. 4.51 ft on 07-11-2023
3. 4.43 ft on 05-20-2019
4. 6.89 ft on 08-28-2011
5. 7.50 ft on 05-27-2011

Historic Crests

1. 7.50 ft on 05-27-2011
2. 7.11 ft on 08-12-1998
3. 6.89 ft on 08-28-2011
4. 6.55 ft on 07-10-2024 (P)
5. 5.39 ft on 12-18-2000

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 648.77 ft
moderate Flooding 648.27 ft
minor Flooding 647.27 ft
action 646.27 ft
Latest Value 641.83 ft
Gauge Zero 641.27 ft

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WFO Information

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Burlington
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South Burlington, VT 05403
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