Pomperaug River above Southbury
New Haven County, Connecticut
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Multiple roads flooded causing multiple road closures, such as Old Waterbury road at Church road, West Flat Hill road at Purchase Brook road, Stillson road, Main street at Main street north intersection. Route 6 at Woodbury line, State route 172 between Horse Fence Hill and Southbury Training School and Old Field road at Bullet Hill Brook.
- 11 ft
Multiple roads will begin to flood causing closures, such as Old Waterbury road at Church road, West Flat Hill road at Purchase Brook road, Stillson road, Main street at Main street north intersection. Route 6 at Woodbury line.
- 10 ft
Flooding will begin along River Trail and Route 172 causing street closures.
- 9 ft
River over its bank will begin flooding properties yards along River Trail and Old Field Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 21.8 ft | 29,400 cfs |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 17.66 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1987 | 15.92 ft | 9,780 cfs |
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