North Branch Park River at Hartford, CT
Is North Branch Park River at Hartford, CT flooding right now?
North Branch Park River at Hartford, CT measured 1.55 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.8 ft on Fri, Aug 19, 1955.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.8 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 12.43 ft | 2021-09-02 |
| 12.4 ft | 1955-10-16 |
| 12.22 ft | 2011-09-08 |
| 11.86 ft | 1982-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hockanum River near East Hartford, CT | 6.2 mi | Capitol Planning Region |
| Farmington River at Tariffville, CT | 8.9 mi | Capitol Planning Region |
| Farmington River at Unionville, CT | 9.4 mi | Capitol Planning Region |
| Broad Brook at Broad Brook, CT | 12.1 mi | Capitol Planning Region |
| Stony Brook near West Suffield, CT | 12.2 mi | Capitol 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.