Housatonic River at Falls Village
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.0 ft on Jan 1, 1949 (historic crest)
- 18.9 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Sep 23, 1938 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Sep 9, 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 | The river is about half bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Flood stage. The park above Falls Village Dam begins to flood, and water reaches the fields of White Hollow Farms near Limerock Road, and is at the edge of the Housatonic Valley Regional High School fields. |
| 8.0 ft | The water reaches Riverside Road at Kent School and floods the picnic area along Route 7 near Housatonic Meadows. |
| 9.0 ft | Water floods Riverside Road at Kent School and begins to approach buildings. Water gets close to Route 7. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. The river reaches the edge of several sections of Route 7 north of Cornwall Bridge. |
| 15.0 ft | Major flood stage. |
| 19.0 ft | Flood of record on January 1, 1949. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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