Major Flood
15 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Flood of record on January 1, 1949.
15 ft
Major flood stage.
10 ft
Moderate flood stage. The river reaches the edge of several sections of Route 7 north of Cornwall Bridge.
9 ft
Water floods Riverside Road at Kent School and begins to approach buildings. Water gets close to Route 7.
8 ft
The water reaches Riverside Road at Kent School and floods the picnic area along Route 7 near Housatonic Meadows.
7 ft
Flood stage. The park above Falls Village Dam begins to flood, and water reaches the fields of White Hollow Farms near Limerock Road, and is at the edge of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School fields.
5 ft
The river is about half bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1948 | 19 ft | 23,900 cfs |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 18.9 ft | 22,700 cfs |
| Sep 22, 1938 | 16.8 ft | 19,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FLVC3
River
Housatonic River
County
Litchfield, CT
Coordinates
41.9572°N, 73.3697°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Housatonic River at Falls Village?
The Housatonic River at Falls Village gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01199000) 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 Housatonic River at Falls Village?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Housatonic River at Falls Village is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Housatonic River rises?
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Where is the Housatonic River at Falls Village gauge located?
The gauge is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.9572°N, 73.3697°W. USGS site number: 01199000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.