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Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Saxtons River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Saxtons River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
Saxtons River is a major tributary of the Connecticut River, flowing through Windham County, Vermont and into New Hampshire.
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saxtons River At Saxtons River
USGS 01154000 |
19 cfs | 2.45 ft | -9.91 |
The Saxtons River is a 22.9-mile-long (36.9 km) river in the U.S. state of Vermont, a tributary of the Connecticut River. Its watershed covers 78 square miles (200 km2) and a range in altitude of 1,800 feet (550 m); land use is about 80% forested and 3% agricultural, and the upper river supports wild brook trout and brown trout, while Atlantic salmon occur but are usually limited to the area below Twin Falls on the lower river.