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2026-04-13T20:00:00-06:00

...TODAY'S RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING... .A NEW RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR TUESDAY FOR SOUTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 216, 238, 241, 242 and 246. * TIMING...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.

LAPLATTE RIVER

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Laplatte River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Laplatte River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Laplatte River


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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls
USGS 04282795 		49 cfs 1.82 ft -6.9
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It has a rich history, being used by Native Americans for transportation and fishing for centuries. Today, it is used for recreational purposes such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The hydrology of the river is affected by the many dams and reservoirs along its length, including the Winooski One Dam and the Lake Iroquois Dam. These structures have led to changes in the river's flow, which have had both positive and negative impacts on the ecosystem. The LaPlatte River is also used for agricultural purposes, with farmers irrigating their crops using the river's water. Despite these uses, efforts are being made to protect the river and its ecosystem, including watershed management and conservation efforts.