Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UNVC3
River
Farmington River
County
Hartford, CT
Coordinates
41.7555°N, 72.8870°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Farmington River at Unionville?
The Farmington River at Unionville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01188090) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Farmington River at Unionville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Farmington River at Unionville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Farmington River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Farmington River at Unionville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Farmington River at Unionville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hartford County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.7555°N, 72.8870°W. USGS site number: 01188090. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.