Passumpsic River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:15 AM, the Passumpsic River is flowing at 121 cfs at Passumpsic, VT — 44% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Passumpsic 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 Passumpsic, the Passumpsic River is running 121 cfs — 44% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 44% of normal).
How the Passumpsic 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
- Passumpsic492 ft 121 cfs44%
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 Passumpsic River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (44%).
Passumpsic River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Passumpsic River At Passumpsic VT
Oct 3, 5:15 AM · USGS 01135500 |
121 cfs | 44% | +2% | 1.92 ft | 12.1 ft below | 492 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Passumpsic River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Passumpsic 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).
Passumpsic River
The Passumpsic River is a 22-mile-long tributary of the Connecticut River in Vermont, USA. It was historically used by the Nulhegan Abenaki tribe for fishing and hunting. The river is fed by several small streams and flows through the towns of St. Johnsbury, Barnet, and Passumpsic. The hydrology of the river has been altered by several dams and reservoirs, including the Moore Dam and the Wilder Dam. These structures provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The river is also used for recreation, such as fishing and kayaking, and supports agriculture in the surrounding areas. The Passumpsic River is an important part of Vermont's natural heritage and continues to play a vital role in the state's economy and culture.
About the Passumpsic River
How is the Passumpsic River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Passumpsic River is flowing at 121 cfs at Passumpsic, VT, about 44% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Passumpsic River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Passumpsic River is at 44% 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.
What is flood stage on the Passumpsic River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Passumpsic (14.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.