Housatonic River at Gaylordsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.6 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 15.2 ft on May 31, 1984 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Jan 1, 1949 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | The river is close to bankfull. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flood stage. Water reaches New Milford Foundry and Young's Field Road. |
| 9.5 ft | The water reaches businesses on the low side of Spring Street. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. In New Milford water reaches Spring Street and US Route 7 at Bridge Street is flooded. |
| 12.0 ft | Water reaches the generator floor at Bulls Bridge hydroelectric plant. |
| 14.0 ft | Water reaches the Fedco parking lot and the lower New Milford Foundry. |
| 15.0 ft | Major flood stage. Water reaches Route 7 at Boardman Bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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