RIVER GAUGE · HOUSATONIC RIVER
Housatonic River at Great Barrington
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Water level2.15 ft
Flow249 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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