Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flood stage. Water floods Main Street in Great Barrington.
10 ft
Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Street and reaches Searles Middle School.
9 ft
Flood stage. Water reaches the fair grounds.
7 ft
Low lying fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls are flooded with one to two feet of water.
5 ft
Water starts to flood fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls.
4 ft
The river level is normal for spring.
3 ft
The river level is normal for fall, winter and summer.
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 31, 1948 | 12.08 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 11.72 ft | 11,520 cfs |
| May 30, 1984 | 10.96 ft | 10,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GTBM3
River
Housatonic River
County
Berkshire, MA
Coordinates
42.2319°N, 73.3553°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Housatonic River at Great Barrington?
The Housatonic River at Great Barrington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01197500) 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 Housatonic River at Great Barrington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Housatonic River at Great Barrington is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Housatonic River rises?
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Where is the Housatonic River at Great Barrington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.2319°N, 73.3553°W. USGS site number: 01197500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.