East Branch Housatonic River at Coltsville, MA
Is East Branch Housatonic River at Coltsville, MA flooding right now?
East Branch Housatonic River at Coltsville, MA measured 0.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.61 ft
Streamflow
25 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.8 ft on Wed, Sep 21, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 9.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.8 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 10.38 ft | 1948-12-31 |
| 10.14 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 8.2 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 8.14 ft | 2005-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Creek at Hancock, MA | 8.4 mi | Berkshire County |
| Housatonic River at Lenoxdale, MA | 9.1 mi | Berkshire County |
| Hoosic River at Adams, MA | 10.5 mi | Berkshire County |
| Mill Brook at Plainfield, MA | 14.2 mi | Hampshire County |
| Hoosic River near Williamstown, MA | 16.0 mi | Berkshire County |
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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.