Housatonic River at E Br at Coltsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 4.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 5.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 4.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.8 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Dec 31, 1948 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Mar 18, 1936 (historic crest)
- 8.2 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Flood stage. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | Shopping center near gage floods. Water into back of stores and several feet of water in parking area. |
| 8.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. |
| 10.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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