Otter Creek at Center Rutland
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/04/2025 5:45 AM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/03/2025 9:13 PM EDTRecord: 17.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 12 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 8 ft Action 6 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 17 - Severe to devastating flooding of low lying areas along the Otter Creek will occur in Rutland County, from Rutland downstream through Brandon, Proctor and Pittsford. This includes portions of Routes 3, 4 and 7. Many homes will be impacted with evacuations likely needed in some areas. Several power, pump and hydro stations will also flood. Levels will be similar to those experienced during Tropical Storm Irene during August 2011.
- 16 - Widespread, severe flooding of low lying areas along the Otter Creek in Rutland County from Rutland downstream through Brandon, Proctor and Pittsford will occur. In Rutland, this includes, but is not limited to, Ripley Rd., Dorr Dr., Clement Rd., Meadow St., and low lying areas on Route 3. Flooding may also affect the power station on Old Falls Rd. and the buildings at the College of St. Joseph. Levels will be similar to those seen in August 2011 from Tropical Storm Irene and during the floods of July 2023.
- 15 - Widespread flooding of many low lying roads along the Otter Creek in Rutland County will occur. In Rutland, this includes, but is not limited to, Meadow Street, Clement Road, Park Street, Dorr Drive the Glen Hydro Station on Route 7, and near the juncture of Route 4 and West Proctor Road. Route 73 west of Brandon will be flooded. Downstream in Pittsford and Proctor, numerous low lying roads will be inundated, including, but not limited to, Elm Street, Willow Street and Depot Hill Road.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 43.6036, -73.0136 |
| RFC | NERFC |
| State | VT |
| WFO | BTV |
| County | Rutland |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 04282000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.84 ft | on 03-18-2025 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.69 ft | on 03-08-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 11.10 ft | on 12-19-2023 | (P) |
| 4. | 16.36 ft | on 07-11-2023 | |
| 5. | 9.71 ft | on 12-26-2020 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.84 ft | on 03-18-2025 | (P) |
| 2. | 9.69 ft | on 03-08-2024 | (P) |
| 3. | 11.10 ft | on 12-19-2023 | (P) |
| 4. | 16.36 ft | on 07-11-2023 | |
| 5. | 9.71 ft | on 12-26-2020 | |
| 6. | 12.34 ft | on 04-16-2019 | |
| 7. | 9.89 ft | on 12-23-2018 | |
| 8. | 8.63 ft | on 01-13-2018 | |
| 9. | 9.67 ft | on 04-16-2014 | |
| 10. | 17.21 ft | on 08-29-2011 | |
| 11. | 8.72 ft | on 04-28-2011 | |
| 12. | 9.36 ft | on 04-13-2011 | |
| 13. | 8.00 ft | on 04-12-2011 | |
| 14. | 9.58 ft | on 10-01-2010 | |
| 15. | 8.83 ft | on 03-24-2010 | |
| 16. | 9.79 ft | on 03-09-2008 | |
| 17. | 8.37 ft | on 02-19-2008 | |
| 18. | 10.97 ft | on 04-03-2005 | |
| 19. | 7.98 ft | on 04-03-2004 | |
| 20. | 8.68 ft | on 12-26-2003 | |
| 21. | 8.57 ft | on 03-29-2003 | |
| 22. | 9.79 ft | on 04-14-2002 | |
| 23. | 11.32 ft | on 12-17-2000 | |
| 24. | 8.77 ft | on 08-01-2000 | |
| 25. | 8.44 ft | on 04-05-2000 | |
| 26. | 7.72 ft | on 03-23-1999 | |
| 27. | 10.73 ft | on 03-29-1998 | |
| 28. | 11.21 ft | on 01-08-1998 | |
| 29. | 8.93 ft | on 07-16-1996 | |
| 30. | 9.20 ft | on 05-12-1996 | |
| 31. | 10.78 ft | on 04-24-1996 | |
| 32. | 11.06 ft | on 01-20-1996 | |
| 33. | 0.10 ft | on 09-07-1995 | |
| 34. | 5.98 ft | on 01-17-1995 | |
| 35. | 10.32 ft | on 04-14-1994 | |
| 36. | 8.18 ft | on 05-14-1990 | |
| 37. | 8.06 ft | on 04-07-1989 | |
| 38. | 9.53 ft | on 04-29-1988 | |
| 39. | 13.01 ft | on 04-06-1987 | |
| 40. | 8.33 ft | on 03-31-1986 | |
| 41. | 10.81 ft | on 03-20-1986 | |
| 42. | 5.81 ft | on 03-12-1985 | |
| 43. | 12.00 ft | on 05-30-1984 | |
| 44. | 8.02 ft | on 04-07-1984 | |
| 45. | 10.90 ft | on 12-14-1983 | |
| 46. | 10.32 ft | on 05-03-1983 | |
| 47. | 9.36 ft | on 04-25-1983 | |
| 48. | 10.33 ft | on 04-18-1982 | |
| 49. | 11.05 ft | on 02-21-1981 | |
| 50. | 8.51 ft | on 04-11-1980 | |
| 51. | 9.99 ft | on 03-07-1979 | |
| 52. | 8.74 ft | on 10-18-1977 | |
| 53. | 9.44 ft | on 04-25-1977 | |
| 54. | 10.28 ft | on 03-31-1977 | |
| 55. | 12.64 ft | on 03-14-1977 | |
| 56. | 12.70 ft | on 08-11-1976 | |
| 57. | 10.54 ft | on 07-12-1976 | |
| 58. | 8.76 ft | on 05-20-1976 | |
| 59. | 10.16 ft | on 04-02-1976 | |
| 60. | 9.99 ft | on 01-28-1976 | |
| 61. | 9.19 ft | on 10-20-1975 | |
| 62. | 8.10 ft | on 04-20-1975 | |
| 63. | 8.34 ft | on 04-05-1974 | |
| 64. | 10.29 ft | on 12-27-1973 | |
| 65. | 8.83 ft | on 12-22-1973 | |
| 66. | 13.25 ft | on 06-30-1973 | |
| 67. | 8.72 ft | on 05-22-1973 | |
| 68. | 8.93 ft | on 03-18-1973 | |
| 69. | 10.07 ft | on 05-05-1972 | |
| 70. | 7.09 ft | on 05-05-1971 | |
| 71. | 8.37 ft | on 04-25-1970 | |
| 72. | 8.73 ft | on 04-18-1970 | |
| 73. | 11.34 ft | on 04-23-1969 | |
| 74. | 10.71 ft | on 04-19-1969 | |
| 75. | 10.41 ft | on 04-11-1969 | |
| 76. | 9.85 ft | on 04-03-1967 | |
| 77. | 6.50 ft | on 03-25-1966 | |
| 78. | 4.86 ft | on 04-23-1965 | |
| 79. | 8.47 ft | on 04-15-1964 | |
| 80. | 9.48 ft | on 03-06-1964 | |
| 81. | 6.97 ft | on 03-28-1963 | |
| 82. | 8.28 ft | on 04-08-1962 | |
| 83. | 8.73 ft | on 04-01-1962 | |
| 84. | 5.85 ft | on 02-26-1961 | |
| 85. | 10.26 ft | on 04-05-1960 | |
| 86. | 9.35 ft | on 11-28-1959 | |
| 87. | 8.34 ft | on 04-03-1959 | |
| 88. | 9.99 ft | on 04-22-1958 | |
| 89. | 6.05 ft | on 01-23-1957 | |
| 90. | 9.68 ft | on 04-30-1956 | |
| 91. | 7.04 ft | on 04-16-1955 | |
| 92. | 5.39 ft | on 01-24-1954 | |
| 93. | 9.83 ft | on 03-27-1953 | |
| 94. | 8.26 ft | on 01-25-1953 | |
| 95. | 9.79 ft | on 06-02-1952 | |
| 96. | 8.17 ft | on 04-06-1952 | |
| 97. | 8.07 ft | on 11-27-1950 | |
| 98. | 8.28 ft | on 04-05-1950 | |
| 99. | 11.45 ft | on 12-31-1948 | |
| 100. | 9.72 ft | on 03-22-1948 | |
| 101. | 11.51 ft | on 06-03-1947 | |
| 102. | 8.44 ft | on 04-12-1947 | |
| 103. | 8.17 ft | on 03-09-1946 | |
| 104. | 9.21 ft | on 07-20-1945 | |
| 105. | 7.52 ft | on 04-11-1944 | |
| 106. | 6.04 ft | on 04-29-1943 | |
| 107. | 7.78 ft | on 04-08-1942 | |
| 108. | 6.73 ft | on 07-08-1941 | |
| 109. | 8.68 ft | on 05-21-1940 | |
| 110. | 8.76 ft | on 05-03-1940 | |
| 111. | 8.51 ft | on 04-20-1939 | |
| 112. | 13.45 ft | on 09-22-1938 | 1 |
| 113. | 7.72 ft | on 05-15-1937 | |
| 114. | 10.84 ft | on 03-18-1936 | |
| 115. | 9.02 ft | on 01-10-1935 | |
| 116. | 8.66 ft | on 04-13-1934 | |
| 117. | 9.08 ft | on 04-18-1933 | |
| 118. | 6.71 ft | on 04-13-1932 | |
| 119. | 7.96 ft | on 07-23-1931 | |
| 120. | 5.73 ft | on 03-08-1930 | |
| 121. | 8.45 ft | on 04-26-1929 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 17.21 ft | on 08-29-2011 | |
| 2. | 16.36 ft | on 07-11-2023 | |
| 3. | 13.45 ft | on 09-22-1938 | 1 |
| 4. | 13.25 ft | on 06-30-1973 | |
| 5. | 13.01 ft | on 04-06-1987 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 17.21 ft | on 08-29-2011 | |
| 2. | 16.36 ft | on 07-11-2023 | |
| 3. | 13.45 ft | on 09-22-1938 | 1 |
| 4. | 13.25 ft | on 06-30-1973 | |
| 5. | 13.01 ft | on 04-06-1987 | |
| 6. | 12.70 ft | on 08-11-1976 | |
| 7. | 12.64 ft | on 03-14-1977 | |
| 8. | 12.34 ft | on 04-16-2019 | |
| 9. | 12.00 ft | on 05-30-1984 | |
| 10. | 11.51 ft | on 06-03-1947 | |
| 11. | 11.45 ft | on 12-31-1948 | |
| 12. | 11.34 ft | on 04-23-1969 | |
| 13. | 11.32 ft | on 12-17-2000 | |
| 14. | 11.21 ft | on 01-08-1998 | |
| 15. | 11.10 ft | on 12-19-2023 | (P) |
| 16. | 11.06 ft | on 01-20-1996 | |
| 17. | 11.05 ft | on 02-21-1981 | |
| 18. | 10.97 ft | on 04-03-2005 | |
| 19. | 10.90 ft | on 12-14-1983 | |
| 20. | 10.84 ft | on 03-18-1936 | |
| 21. | 10.81 ft | on 03-20-1986 | |
| 22. | 10.78 ft | on 04-24-1996 | |
| 23. | 10.73 ft | on 03-29-1998 | |
| 24. | 10.71 ft | on 04-19-1969 | |
| 25. | 10.54 ft | on 07-12-1976 | |
| 26. | 10.41 ft | on 04-11-1969 | |
| 27. | 10.33 ft | on 04-18-1982 | |
| 28. | 10.32 ft | on 04-14-1994 | |
| 29. | 10.32 ft | on 05-03-1983 | |
| 30. | 10.29 ft | on 12-27-1973 | |
| 31. | 10.28 ft | on 03-31-1977 | |
| 32. | 10.26 ft | on 04-05-1960 | |
| 33. | 10.16 ft | on 04-02-1976 | |
| 34. | 10.07 ft | on 05-05-1972 | |
| 35. | 9.99 ft | on 01-28-1976 | |
| 36. | 9.99 ft | on 04-22-1958 | |
| 37. | 9.99 ft | on 03-07-1979 | |
| 38. | 9.89 ft | on 12-23-2018 | |
| 39. | 9.85 ft | on 04-03-1967 | |
| 40. | 9.83 ft | on 03-27-1953 | |
| 41. | 9.79 ft | on 04-14-2002 | |
| 42. | 9.79 ft | on 03-09-2008 | |
| 43. | 9.79 ft | on 06-02-1952 | |
| 44. | 9.72 ft | on 03-22-1948 | |
| 45. | 9.71 ft | on 12-26-2020 | |
| 46. | 9.69 ft | on 03-08-2024 | (P) |
| 47. | 9.68 ft | on 04-30-1956 | |
| 48. | 9.67 ft | on 04-16-2014 | |
| 49. | 9.58 ft | on 10-01-2010 | |
| 50. | 9.53 ft | on 04-29-1988 | |
| 51. | 9.48 ft | on 03-06-1964 | |
| 52. | 9.44 ft | on 04-25-1977 | |
| 53. | 9.36 ft | on 04-25-1983 | |
| 54. | 9.36 ft | on 04-13-2011 | |
| 55. | 9.35 ft | on 11-28-1959 | |
| 56. | 9.21 ft | on 07-20-1945 | |
| 57. | 9.20 ft | on 05-12-1996 | |
| 58. | 9.19 ft | on 10-20-1975 | |
| 59. | 9.08 ft | on 04-18-1933 | |
| 60. | 9.02 ft | on 01-10-1935 | |
| 61. | 8.93 ft | on 07-16-1996 | |
| 62. | 8.93 ft | on 03-18-1973 | |
| 63. | 8.84 ft | on 03-18-2025 | (P) |
| 64. | 8.83 ft | on 03-24-2010 | |
| 65. | 8.83 ft | on 12-22-1973 | |
| 66. | 8.77 ft | on 08-01-2000 | |
| 67. | 8.76 ft | on 05-20-1976 | |
| 68. | 8.76 ft | on 05-03-1940 | |
| 69. | 8.74 ft | on 10-18-1977 | |
| 70. | 8.73 ft | on 04-01-1962 | |
| 71. | 8.73 ft | on 04-18-1970 | |
| 72. | 8.72 ft | on 04-28-2011 | |
| 73. | 8.72 ft | on 05-22-1973 | |
| 74. | 8.68 ft | on 05-21-1940 | |
| 75. | 8.68 ft | on 12-26-2003 | |
| 76. | 8.66 ft | on 04-13-1934 | |
| 77. | 8.63 ft | on 01-13-2018 | |
| 78. | 8.57 ft | on 03-29-2003 | |
| 79. | 8.51 ft | on 04-11-1980 | |
| 80. | 8.51 ft | on 04-20-1939 | |
| 81. | 8.47 ft | on 04-15-1964 | |
| 82. | 8.45 ft | on 04-26-1929 | |
| 83. | 8.44 ft | on 04-12-1947 | |
| 84. | 8.44 ft | on 04-05-2000 | |
| 85. | 8.37 ft | on 02-19-2008 | |
| 86. | 8.37 ft | on 04-25-1970 | |
| 87. | 8.34 ft | on 04-03-1959 | |
| 88. | 8.34 ft | on 04-05-1974 | |
| 89. | 8.33 ft | on 03-31-1986 | |
| 90. | 8.28 ft | on 04-08-1962 | |
| 91. | 8.28 ft | on 04-05-1950 | |
| 92. | 8.26 ft | on 01-25-1953 | |
| 93. | 8.18 ft | on 05-14-1990 | |
| 94. | 8.17 ft | on 04-06-1952 | |
| 95. | 8.17 ft | on 03-09-1946 | |
| 96. | 8.10 ft | on 04-20-1975 | |
| 97. | 8.07 ft | on 11-27-1950 | |
| 98. | 8.06 ft | on 04-07-1989 | |
| 99. | 8.02 ft | on 04-07-1984 | |
| 100. | 8.00 ft | on 04-12-2011 | |
| 101. | 7.98 ft | on 04-03-2004 | |
| 102. | 7.96 ft | on 07-23-1931 | |
| 103. | 7.78 ft | on 04-08-1942 | |
| 104. | 7.72 ft | on 03-23-1999 | |
| 105. | 7.72 ft | on 05-15-1937 | |
| 106. | 7.52 ft | on 04-11-1944 | |
| 107. | 7.09 ft | on 05-05-1971 | |
| 108. | 7.04 ft | on 04-16-1955 | |
| 109. | 6.97 ft | on 03-28-1963 | |
| 110. | 6.73 ft | on 07-08-1941 | |
| 111. | 6.71 ft | on 04-13-1932 | |
| 112. | 6.50 ft | on 03-25-1966 | |
| 113. | 6.05 ft | on 01-23-1957 | |
| 114. | 6.04 ft | on 04-29-1943 | |
| 115. | 5.98 ft | on 01-17-1995 | |
| 116. | 5.85 ft | on 02-26-1961 | |
| 117. | 5.81 ft | on 03-12-1985 | |
| 118. | 5.73 ft | on 03-08-1930 | |
| 119. | 5.39 ft | on 01-24-1954 | |
| 120. | 4.86 ft | on 04-23-1965 | |
| 121. | 0.10 ft | on 09-07-1995 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 486.35 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 484.35 ft |
| minor Flooding | 482.35 ft |
| action | 480.35 ft |
| Latest Value | 480.01 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 474.35 ft |
Unique Local Info
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Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
Click individual graphics to enlarge.
Collaborative Agencies
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