Bunnell Brook near Burlington, CT
Is Bunnell Brook near Burlington, CT flooding right now?
Bunnell Brook near Burlington, CT measured 1.77 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.33 ft on Sat, Oct 15, 2005.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.33 ft | 2005-10-15 |
| 9.22 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 8.86 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 8.7 ft | 1999-09-16 |
| 8.69 ft | 1999-09-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nepaug River near Nepaug, Ct. | 2.4 mi | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| Farmington River at Unionville, CT | 4.5 mi | Capitol Planning Region |
| East Branch Naugatuck River at Torrington, Conn | 8.0 mi | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| W Br Naugatuck River at Torrington, Ct. | 8.2 mi | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| Pequabuck River at Forestville, Ct. | 8.5 mi | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.