RIVER GAUGE · HOCKANUM RIVER
Hockanum River at East Hartford
Hartford County, Connecticut
Water level1.98 ft
Flow62 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood13 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Impacted areas include lower lying spots on Arbitus and Preston Streets, as well as Burnside Ave.
- 10.5 ft
Floodwaters begin to back up behind the Walnut Street Bridge.
- 9.5 ft
The river begins to flood Burnside Ave, Route 44, in East Hartford.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1938 | 13.78 ft | 5,160 cfs |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 12.03 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 1979 | 11.93 ft | 3,400 cfs |
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