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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flood stage with widespread inundation of low lying properties from Stevenson south to Bridgeport.
15 ft
Moderate flood stage with numerous homes in the Maples area of Shelton affected.
11.5 ft
Water reaches the Maples area of Shelton.
11 ft
Flood stage.
9.5 ft
Water reaches low lying areas in the Riverside neighborhood of Oxford.
8 ft
The river is about a foot above the top end of normal generation levels.
7 ft
The river is at the top end of normal generation levels.
2 ft
The river is at the low end of normal generation levels.
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 | 24.5 ft | 69,400 cfs |
| Oct 15, 1955 | 24.5 ft | 75,800 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1936 | 23.5 ft | 69,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STVC3
River
Housatonic River
County
Fairfield, CT
Coordinates
41.3839°N, 73.1681°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Housatonic River at Stevenson?
The Housatonic River at Stevenson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01205500) 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 Stevenson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Housatonic River at Stevenson is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Housatonic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Housatonic River at Stevenson 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 Housatonic River at Stevenson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.3839°N, 73.1681°W. USGS site number: 01205500. 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 power generation.
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.