River stage
Mad River (VT)
- River level
- 2.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Mad River (VT) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Mad River level at Moretown
The Mad River is measured in one place, at Moretown, VT. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Moretown | 2.71 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Mad River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Moretown, VT.
Other rivers nearby
- Mad River (CA) different river, same name
- Mad River (OH) different river, same name
- Otter Creek (VT) 2 gauges
- White River (VT) 1 gauge
- Black River (VT) 1 gauge
- Williams River (VT) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mad River flooding right now?
No. The Mad River is below flood stage at Moretown, VT, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Mad River?
The Mad River is at 2.71 ft at Moretown, VT, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Mad River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Mad River, at Moretown, VT.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Mad River it is set for the gauge at Moretown, VT, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.