Ashuelot River at Hinsdale
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.2 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Nov 5, 1927 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Oct 9, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | Water up to River Road in Hinsdale. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Water on River Road. |
| 8.5 ft | Water encroaches on properties off River Road south of Old Stage Road in Hinsdale. |
| 9.0 ft | Flood comparable to July 2021. |
| 10.0 ft | Water on the edge of the Waste Water Treatment Plant property in Hinsdale. Near FEMA 1 percent flood extent levels. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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