Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Water approaches homes on Kateley Lane and on Berkshire Drive. Water approaches train tracks near Ashton Avenue. Lower Linear Park is almost completely inundated
14.85 ft
Reaches level of flood of record from December 1948 which caused major flooding in the Hoosic Valley.
14.58 ft
Water reaches the level of flooding from Tropical Storm Irene in August of 2011.
14 ft
The Spruces town park floods. Galvin Road is flooded north of Paull Brook, with water approaching several homes.
13 ft
Water approaches several homes on North Street.
11 ft
Most of Cole Field is inundated, as well as the portion of Stetson Road that runs along Cole Field.
10 ft
Water covers the lowest portions of Cole Field.
9 ft
Flood stage.
4 ft
Normal low water elevation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 1948 | 14.85 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 14.58 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| Nov 25, 1950 | 13.85 ft | 10,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WILM3
River
Hoosic River
County
Berkshire, MA
Coordinates
42.7003°N, 73.1594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hoosic River near Williamstown?
The Hoosic River near Williamstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01332500) 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 Hoosic River near Williamstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hoosic River near Williamstown is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hoosic River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hoosic River near Williamstown 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 Hoosic River near Williamstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.7003°N, 73.1594°W. USGS site number: 01332500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Hoosic River at Eagle Bridge
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.