Connecticut River at Holyoke
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 25.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 26.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.5 ft; major flooding begins at 32.5 ft.
| Action stage | 25.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 32.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.7 ft on Aug 30, 2011 (historic crest)
- 26.4 ft on Oct 10, 2005 (historic crest)
- 25.3 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
- 25.2 ft on Apr 2, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 26.5 ft | Lowland flooding is expected along the Connecticut River below the Holyoke Dam south to Agawam and Longmeadow. |
|---|---|
| 28.0 ft | Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river which fall outside of levees and flood protection walls. |
| 29.0 ft | Flooding will continue to spead across low lying areas from Holyoke south through Agawam. Inundation of areas which are outside of local levee protection is likely. |
| 32.5 ft | This is a serious flood episode. Follow the direction of your local emergency management officals. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. All flood protection measures must be rushed to completion in flood prone areas. Flooding is likely from below the Holyoke Dam through Chicopee and West Springfield. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Connecticut River at Holyoke - Upper NWS gauge · 1.6 mi
- Chicopee River at Indian Orchard NWS gauge · 5.3 mi
- Connecticut River at Springfield NWS gauge · 6.6 mi
- Westfield River at Westfield NWS gauge · 7.4 mi
- Connecticut River at Northampton NWS gauge · 8.3 mi
- Mill River at Northampton NWS gauge · 9.3 mi