Housatonic River near Great Barrington, MA
Is Housatonic River near Great Barrington, MA flooding right now?
Housatonic River near Great Barrington, MA measured 1.80 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.80 ft
Streamflow
130 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.08 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1949.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.08 ft | 1949-01-01 |
| 11.72 ft | 1938-09-22 |
| 10.96 ft | 1984-05-31 |
| 10.6 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 10.34 ft | 2005-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Green River near Great Barrington, MA | 3.3 mi | Berkshire County |
| Rawson Brook near Monterey, MA | 7.5 mi | Berkshire County |
| Housatonic River at Lenoxdale, MA | 9.5 mi | Berkshire County |
| Housatonic River near Ashley Falls, MA | 10.9 mi | Berkshire County |
| Walker Brook near Becket Center, MA | 15.9 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.