Is the Housatonic River flooding?

Connecticut · 4 gauges · Connecticut river levels

The Housatonic River is tracked by 4 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 Housatonic River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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 Connecticut river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CT. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.58 ft on 19 August 1955, carrying 51,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1901 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.84 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.

Drains 996 sq mi · gauge elevation 236 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Housatonic River at Falls Village, CTNo flooding1.99 ft7 ft
Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CTNo flooding1.84 ft8 ft
Housatonic River at Stevenson, CTNo flooding2.44 ft11 ft
Housatonic River near New Milford, CTNo current data
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.