River stage
West Hartford, White River
- River level
- 3.14 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 6.41 ft
- Recent low
- 2.82 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WEHV1
- 30-day change
- +0.18 ft
- Average
- 3.51 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.30 ft
In brief
The White River at West Hartford, VT read 3.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.86 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WEHV1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.30 ft | 1927-11-04 |
| 2 | 28.36 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 3 | 19.26 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 4 | 19.13 ft | 1973-06-30 |
| 5 | 18.89 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 6 | 18.87 ft | 2023-07-11 |
| 7 | 17.67 ft | 1999-01-25 |
| 8 | 17.38 ft | 1998-06-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Route 14 will likely flood near the West Hartford and Sharon town line, and high water will affect Clifford Park in West Hartford. Watson Dog Park in Hartford may also flood. Widespread field and lowland flooding along the river will occur throughout the White River Valley.
- 19.00 ft
Route 14 will be flooded in several locations from Royalton and Sharon downstream through West Hartford. Clifford Park in West Hartford, and Watson Dog Park in Hartford will flood. High water will also approach a few homes and businesses in this area. There will be widespread flooding of fields and lowlands throughout the White River Valley.
- 21.00 ft
Route 14 will be flooded in numerous locations from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford, restricting travel. Floodwaters will inundate some homes and businesses along the river and evacuations may be needed.
- 25.00 ft
There will be widespread inundation and significant damage to homes, businesses and roads throughout the White River Valley from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford with evacuations needed. Travel will be significantly restricted in these areas.
- 28.00 ft
This is an extremely dangerous situation with widespread, devastating damage expected and travel severely restricted. The magnitude will be similar to the historic events of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and the Great Flood of 1927. If you live or work near the river, prepare to evacuate now!
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the White River flooding at West Hartford?
No. The White River at West Hartford is at 3.14 ft, 12.86 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at West Hartford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the White River has been at West Hartford?
The highest crest on record is 29.3 ft, on 1927-11-04.
Is the White River high or low right now at West Hartford?
At 3.14 ft it is higher than 48% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WEHV1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01144000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.