NAUGATUCK RIVER AT BEACON FALLS, CT
Is NAUGATUCK RIVER AT BEACON FALLS, CT flooding right now?
No — NAUGATUCK RIVER AT BEACON FALLS, CT is at 1.68 ft, 10.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 59 min ago.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
215 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.7 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.7 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 14.36 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 14.1 ft | 1936-03-12 |
| 13.78 ft | 1979-01-25 |
| 12.95 ft | 1982-06-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| HOP BROOK NEAR NAUGATUCK, CT | 4.4 mi | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| HOUSATONIC RIVER AT STEVENSON, CT | 6.7 mi | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| NAUGATUCK RIVER AT WATERBURY, CT | 7.9 mi | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| MILL RIVER NEAR HAMDEN, CT | 8.4 mi | South Central Connecticut Planning Region |
| POMPERAUG RIVER AT SOUTHBURY, CT | 8.8 mi | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.