RIVER GAUGE · FARMINGTON RIVER
Farmington River at Unionville
Hartford County, Connecticut
Water level4.97 ft
Flow229 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft5,420 cfs
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
The river will flood Meadow Road and Town Farm Road in Farmington. In addition, low lying areas along Route 4 will experience flooding.
- 14 ft
Flooding is expected to spread across Meadow Road in the "Meadows" section of Farmington. Some low lying areas along Route 4 may also begin to experience flooding.
- 12 ft
Minor flooding of lowland areas along the river is expected, and may include lowest lying homes and businesses along Route 4.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 32.9 ft | 140,000 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 18.55 ft | 26,600 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 16.81 ft | 21,000 cfs |
More on Farmington River
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