Yantic River at Yantic, CT
Is Yantic River at Yantic, CT flooding right now?
Yantic River at Yantic, CT measured 1.21 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.21 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.88 ft on Sat, Jun 5, 1982.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.88 ft | 1982-06-05 |
| 14.66 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 13.23 ft | 2010-03-30 |
| 12.74 ft | 1978-01-26 |
| 12.64 ft | 1979-01-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Shetucket River at Taftville, CT | 4.0 mi | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Quinebaug River at Jewett City, CT | 7.6 mi | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Little River near Hanover, CT | 8.6 mi | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Shetucket River near Willimantic, CT | 10.3 mi | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Natchaug River at Willimantic, CT | 11.8 mi | Southeastern Connecticut 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.