FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE, CT

Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut · USGS gauge 01188090 · NWS UNVC3 · FARMINGTON RIVER flood status · Connecticut river levels

Is FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE, CT flooding right now?

No — FARMINGTON RIVER AT UNIONVILLE, CT is at 4.74 ft, 7.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 60 min ago.

Gauge height
4.74 ft
as of 60 min ago
Streamflow
168 cfs
data refreshed 14 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.9 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 10 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action10 ft5.3 ft below
Minor flood12 ft7.3 ft below
Moderate flood14 ft9.3 ft below
Major flood20 ft15.3 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
32.9 ft1955-08-19
18.55 ft2011-08-28
16.81 ft2007-04-16
16.57 ft1980-03-23
15.61 ft2011-03-07

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
BUNNELL BROOK NEAR BURLINGTON, CT4.5 miNorthwest Hills Planning Region
PEQUABUCK R AT FORESTVILLE, CT.5.7 miNaugatuck Valley Planning Region
NEPAUG R NR NEPAUG, CT.6.2 miNorthwest Hills Planning Region
NORTH BRANCH PARK RIVER AT HARTFORD, CT9.4 miCapitol Planning Region
QUINNIPIAC RIVER AT SOUTHINGTON, CT10.5 miCapitol Planning Region
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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast