Housatonic River at Great Barrington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.1 ft on Jan 1, 1949 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on May 31, 1984 (historic crest)
- 10.6 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.0 ft | The river level is normal for fall, winter and summer. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | The river level is normal for spring. |
| 5.0 ft | Water starts to flood fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls. |
| 7.0 ft | Low lying fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls are flooded with one to two feet of water. |
| 9.0 ft | Flood stage. Water reaches the fair grounds. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Street and reaches Searles Middle School. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flood stage. Water floods Main Street in Great Barrington. |
Forecast office: NWS Albany · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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