Is the Farmington River flooding?
The Farmington River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Connecticut. 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 Farmington River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Connecticut river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Farmington River at Tariffville, CT. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.00 ft on 22 September 1938, carrying 29,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.29 ft, 12.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington River at Unionville, CT | No flooding | 5.01 ft | 12 ft | |
| Farmington River at Tariffville, CT | No flooding | 1.29 ft | 9 ft |