Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT
Is Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT flooding right now?
Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT measured 1.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.99 ft
Streamflow
267 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 19 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1949.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19 ft | 1949-01-01 |
| 18.9 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 16.8 ft | 1938-09-23 |
| 13.47 ft | 2011-09-09 |
| 13 ft | 1936-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon Creek at Lime Rock, CT | 1.5 mi | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| Housatonic River near Ashley Falls, MA | 8.3 mi | Berkshire County |
| Rawson Brook near Monterey, MA | 16.2 mi | Berkshire County |
| Green River near Great Barrington, MA | 16.3 mi | Berkshire County |
| W Br Naugatuck River at Torrington, Ct. | 16.6 mi | Northwest Hills 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.