Farmington River at Unionville
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 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 32.9 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 16.6 ft on Mar 23, 1980 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding of lowland areas along the river is expected, and may include lowest lying homes and businesses along Route 4. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Flooding is expected to spread across Meadow Road in the "Meadows" section of Farmington. Some low lying areas along Route 4 may also begin to experience flooding. |
| 16.0 ft | The river will flood Meadow Road and Town Farm Road in Farmington. In addition, low lying areas along Route 4 will experience flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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