Is the Connecticut River flooding?
The Connecticut River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Massachusetts. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Connecticut River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Massachusetts river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Connecticut River at Montague City, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 49.20 ft on 19 March 1936, carrying 236,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (122 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.73 ft, 40.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River at Montague City, MA | No flooding | 8.73 ft | 28 ft | |
| Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke, MA | No flooding | 3.85 ft | 26.5 ft | |
| Connecticut River below Power Dam at Holyoke, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Connecticut River near Northfield, MA | No flood stage defined | 13.34 ft | — |