Is the Housatonic River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT | No flooding | 1.99 ft | 7 ft | |
| Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CT | No flooding | 1.84 ft | 8 ft | |
| Housatonic River at Stevenson, CT | No flooding | 2.44 ft | 11 ft | |
| Housatonic River near New Milford, CT | No current data | — | — | — |