Farmington River at Simsbury
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.1 ft on Aug 20, 1955 (historic crest)
- 22.1 ft on Oct 17, 1955 (historic crest)
- 18.2 ft on Jan 2, 1949 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Nov 5, 1927 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Flooding begins on Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins along Old Bridge and Drake Hill Roads. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Flooding affects Old Farms and Tillotson Roads in Avon, Meadow Road in Farmington, and Nod, Riverside, and Terrys Plain Roads in Simsbury. Route 315 in Simsbury is also impacted. Flooding spreads into Plantation Country Club and adjoining Town Farm Road in Simsbury. Also, flooding will approach the Paine Boathouse. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins with numerous roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency management officials and obey all road closures. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs with numerous roads and residences affected. Evacuations may be needed along various roads in Avon and Simsbury, including Riverside Road in Simsbury. Flooding also begins to affect low lying sections of Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the directions of emergency management officials and obey all road closures. |
| 18.0 ft | This is a serious flood event and will affect numerous areas along the river. Act now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate do so immediately. |
| 22.0 ft | Widespread flooding will affect portions of Farmington, Avon, Simsbury, Bloomfield and East Granby. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 30.0 ft | Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs throughout the Valley. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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