Major Flood
21 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17.5 ft
Action Stage
16.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water seeps through the walls of an apartment complex on Wedgewood Drive and Dey Street requiring evacuations. Evacuations also occur at the Pauchaug river commons condominium complex and River Run townhouses on south Main Street due to rising water.
20 ft
Water in basements of numerous residences on School Street, Main Street, Soule Street, Railroad Avenue and Mathewson Street.
17.5 ft
Norman Road and banjo Sullivan Road are closed with water covering the roadway.
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 19, 1955 | 29 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 24 ft | 29,200 cfs |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 23.26 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JCYC3
River
Quinebaug River
County
New London, CT
Coordinates
41.5978°N, 71.9847°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Quinebaug River below Jewett City?
The Quinebaug River below Jewett City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01127000) 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 Quinebaug River below Jewett City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Quinebaug River below Jewett City is 17.5 feet. Action stage begins at 16.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Quinebaug River rises?
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Where is the Quinebaug River below Jewett City gauge located?
The gauge is located in New London County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.5978°N, 71.9847°W. USGS site number: 01127000. 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