Is the Housatonic River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housatonic River near Great Barrington, MA | No flooding | 1.80 ft | 9 ft | |
| Housatonic River at Lenoxdale, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Housatonic River near Ashley Falls, MA | No current data | — | — | — |