Is the Quinebaug River flooding?

Connecticut · 4 gauges · Connecticut river levels

The Quinebaug 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 Quinebaug River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 7 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 Quinebaug River at Jewett City, CT. The highest level ever recorded there was 29.00 ft on 20 August 1955, carrying 40,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1919 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.79 ft, 24.2 ft below that record.

Drains 713 sq mi · gauge elevation 62 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Quinebaug River at Putnam, CTNo flooding2.08 ft9.5 ft
Quinebaug River at Jewett City, CTNo flooding4.79 ft17.5 ft
Quinebaug River at Quinebaug, CTNo current data
Quinebaug River at West Thompson, 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.