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
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flood stage. Water reaches Route 7 at Boardman Bridge.
14 ft
Water reaches the Fedco parking lot and the lower New Milford Foundry.
12 ft
Water reaches the generator floor at Bulls Bridge hydroelectric plant.
10 ft
Moderate flood stage. In New Milford water reaches Spring Street and US Route 7 at Bridge Street is flooded.
9.5 ft
The water reaches businesses on the low side of Spring Street.
8 ft
Flood stage. Water reaches New Milford Foundry and Young's Field Road.
7 ft
The river is close to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 18.58 ft | 51,800 cfs |
| May 31, 1984 | 15.22 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1948 | 14.85 ft | 32,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GAYC3
River
Housatonic River
County
Litchfield, CT
Coordinates
41.6531°N, 73.4903°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Housatonic River at Gaylordsville?
The Housatonic River at Gaylordsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01200500) 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 Gaylordsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Housatonic River at Gaylordsville is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 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 Gaylordsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.6531°N, 73.4903°W. USGS site number: 01200500. 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 affected by reservoir operations.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.