Laplatte River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Laplatte River is flowing at 20 cfs at Shelburne Falls, VT — 237% of normal for the date and up 516% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Laplatte River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Shelburne Falls, the Laplatte River is running 20 cfs — 237% of normal, up 516% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 237% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Shelburne Falls (+516%).
How the Laplatte River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Shelburne Falls160 ft 20 cfs237%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Laplatte River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (237%).
Laplatte River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Laplatte River At Shelburne Falls VT
Oct 14, 3:30 AM · USGS 04282795 |
20 cfs | 237% | +516% | 1.49 ft | 160 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Laplatte River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Laplatte River
The LaPlatte River is a 30-mile-long river in the state of Vermont, which feeds into Lake Champlain. 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.
Fishing near the Laplatte River
About the Laplatte River
How is the Laplatte River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Laplatte River is flowing at 20 cfs at Shelburne Falls, VT, about 237% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Laplatte River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Laplatte River is at 237% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.