Major Flood
32.5 ft
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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
29.5 ft
Minor Flood
26.5 ft
Action Stage
25.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.5 ft
This is a serious flood episode. Follow the direction of your local emergency management officals. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. All flood protection measures must be rushed to completion in flood prone areas. Flooding is likely from below the Holyoke Dam through Chicopee and West Springfield.
29 ft
Flooding will continue to spead across low lying areas from Holyoke south through Agawam. Inundation of areas which are outside of local levee protection is likely.
28 ft
Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river which fall outside of levees and flood protection walls.
26.5 ft
Lowland flooding is expected along the Connecticut River below the Holyoke Dam south to Agawam and Longmeadow.
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 30, 2011 | 27.73 ft | 109,414 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2005 | 26.39 ft | 101,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 25.27 ft | 96,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HLYM3
River
Connecticut River
County
Hampden, MA
Coordinates
42.1915°N, 72.6093°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Connecticut River at Holyoke?
The Connecticut River at Holyoke gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01172010) 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 Connecticut River at Holyoke?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Connecticut River at Holyoke is 26.5 feet. Action stage begins at 25.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29.5 feet, and major flooding at 32.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Connecticut River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Connecticut River at Holyoke 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 Connecticut River at Holyoke gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.1915°N, 72.6093°W. USGS site number: 01172010. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.