Is the Quinebaug River flooding?
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.
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 5.65 ft, 23.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug River at Putnam, CT | No flooding | 2.71 ft | 9.5 ft | |
| Quinebaug River at Jewett City, CT | No flooding | 5.65 ft | 17.5 ft | |
| Quinebaug River at Quinebaug, CT | No flood stage defined | 2.67 ft | — | |
| Quinebaug River at West Thompson, CT | No flood stage defined | 0.97 ft | — |