Major Flood
8 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
5.5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Major flooding impacts. Evacuations from the nursing home in Greenwich. Multiple road completed flooded in Stamford and Municipal buildings.
5.5 ft
Moderate flooding impacts. Water into condominiums along Cold Spring road.
5 ft
Streets along the Rippowam river flood.
4 ft
Rippowam River is over its banks but not impacting streets or buildings.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RIPC3
River
Rippowam River
County
Fairfield, CT
Coordinates
41.0655°N, 73.5497°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rippowam River at Stamford?
The Rippowam River at Stamford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 178EE3C8) 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 Rippowam River at Stamford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rippowam River at Stamford is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rippowam River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rippowam River at Stamford 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 Rippowam River at Stamford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.0655°N, 73.5497°W. USGS site number: 178EE3C8. 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