White River at West Hartford

The past week

What floods at each level

• 28 ft

  This is an extremely dangerous situation with widespread, devastating damage expected and travel severely restricted. The magnitude will be similar to the historic events of Tropical Storm Irene in 2011 and the Great Flood of 1927. If you live or work near the river, prepare to evacuate now!

• 25 ft

  There will be widespread inundation and significant damage to homes, businesses and roads throughout the White River Valley from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford with evacuations needed. Travel will be significantly restricted in these areas.

• 21 ft

  Route 14 will be flooded in numerous locations from Bethel and Royalton downstream through Sharon and Hartford, restricting travel. Floodwaters will inundate some homes and businesses along the river and evacuations may be needed.

• 19 ft

  Route 14 will be flooded in several locations from Royalton and Sharon downstream through West Hartford. Clifford Park in West Hartford, and Watson Dog Park in Hartford will flood. High water will also approach a few homes and businesses in this area. There will be widespread flooding of fields and lowlands throughout the White River Valley.

• 18 ft

  Route 14 will likely flood near the West Hartford and Sharon town line, and high water will affect Clifford Park in West Hartford. Watson Dog Park in Hartford may also flood. Widespread field and lowland flooding along the river will occur throughout the White River Valley.

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