TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-21 |
| Discharge Volume | 1,228 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
619.0 cfs
-20.0 cfs (-3.13%) |
| Percent of Normal | 40.72% |
| Maximum |
38,300.0 cfs
2023-12-19 |
| Seasonal Avg | 1,520 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Lamoille River
was last observed at
619
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,228
acre-ft of water today; about 41%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,520 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
38,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Lamoille River At East Georgia
reporting a streamflow rate of 459 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Lamoille River, with a gauge stage of
3.17 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Lamoille River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 511 ft, the
Lamoille River At Johnson.
The Lamoille River is a 85-mile-long tributary of Lake Champlain in Vermont, USA. The river has a rich history that includes being a crucial transportation route for early settlers and playing a significant role in the region's logging industry. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Additionally, the river is used for farming, including the production of hay, corn, and soybeans. The hydrology of the river is influenced by several dams and reservoirs, including the Green River Reservoir and the Morrisville Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power, regulate water flows, and support the region's agricultural economy. Overall, the Lamoille River remains an important natural resource for the state of Vermont.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lamoille River At Johnson
USGS 04292000 |
160 cfs | 2.29 ft | -9.09 | |||||
|
Lamoille River At East Georgia
USGS 04292500 |
459 cfs | 3.17 ft | -0.86 |
History of the River
The Lamoille River is a river which runs through northern Vermont and drains into Lake Champlain. It is about 85 miles (137 km) in length, and has a drainage area of around 706 square miles (1,830 km2). The river generally flows southwest, and then northwest, from the water divide of the Green Mountains. It is the namesake of Lamoille County, Vermont, through which it flows. The river was the basis of the name of the now-defunct Lamoille Valley Railroad Company, successor to the St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad.
Legend has it that early French settlers named the river La Mouette, meaning "The Seagull". However, a cartographer forgot to cross the t's, which led people to begin calling it La Moulle. Over time, this became Lamoille, elided in speaking.
