Is the Housatonic River flooding?

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The Housatonic River is tracked by 3 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 Housatonic River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.

data refreshed 14 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 near Great Barrington, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.08 ft on 1 January 1949, carrying 12,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (112 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.80 ft, 10.3 ft below that record.

Drains 282 sq mi · gauge elevation 682 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Housatonic River near Great Barrington, MANo flooding1.80 ft9 ft
Housatonic River at Lenoxdale, MANo current data
Housatonic River near Ashley Falls, MANo 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.