Pomperaug River above Southbury
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.8 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 17.7 ft on Mar 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 15.9 ft on Apr 4, 1987 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Jun 5, 1982 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | River over its bank will begin flooding properties yards along River Trail and Old Field Road. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flooding will begin along River Trail and Route 172 causing street closures. |
| 11.0 ft | Multiple roads will begin to flood causing closures, such as Old Waterbury road at Church road, West Flat Hill road at Purchase Brook road, Stillson road, Main street at Main street north intersection. Route 6 at Woodbury line. |
| 12.0 ft | Multiple roads flooded causing multiple road closures, such as Old Waterbury road at Church road, West Flat Hill road at Purchase Brook road, Stillson road, Main street at Main street north intersection. Route 6 at Woodbury line, State route 172 between Horse Fence Hill and Southbury Training School and Old Field road at Bullet Hill Brook. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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