RIVER GAUGE · FARMINGTON RIVER
Farmington River at W. Br. Nr. New Boston
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Water level2.52 ft
Flow46 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Water reaches Route 8 near Otis.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 14.06 ft | 34,300 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1938 | 12.94 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1936 | 11.2 ft | 5,080 cfs |
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