Naugatuck River at Beacon Falls
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.7 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on Mar 12, 1936 (historic crest)
- 13.8 ft on Jan 25, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Flooding begins in the upstream towns of Waterbury and Naugatuck. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | The river level just touches the underside of the bridge on Bridge Street. |
| 21.0 ft | Flooding begins along Route 8 from the Naugatuck Town Line downstream to the Seymour Town Line. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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