Major Flood
11 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
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Flooding along Otrobando Avenue at the Fitness World, Pleasant Street bridge and along Town Street at the Norwichtown Mall.
9.5 ft
Flooding begins at several commercial structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats.
9 ft
Flooding begins along Sturtevant Street.
7.5 ft
Flooding begins in the Meadow in Yantic Flats.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1982 | 14.88 ft | 9,850 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1938 | 14.66 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 13.23 ft | 7,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
YTCC3
River
Yantic River
County
New London, CT
Coordinates
41.5586°N, 72.1219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yantic River at Yantic?
The Yantic River at Yantic gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01127500) 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 Yantic River at Yantic?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yantic River at Yantic is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yantic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yantic River at Yantic 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 Yantic River at Yantic gauge located?
The gauge is located in New London County, Connecticut at coordinates 41.5586°N, 72.1219°W. USGS site number: 01127500. 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