Is the Naugatuck River flooding?
The Naugatuck River is tracked by 3 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 Naugatuck 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 Connecticut river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Naugatuck River at Beacon Falls, CT. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.24 ft on 18 August 2024, carrying 27,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1920 (102 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.28 ft, 15.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck River at Beacon Falls, CT | No flooding | 1.28 ft | 12 ft | |
| Naugatuck River at Thomaston, CT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Naugatuck River at Waterbury, CT | No current data | — | — | — |