Housatonic River at Falls Village
Litchfield County, Connecticut
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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