Quinebaug River at Putnam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 26.5 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 19.4 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 12.8 ft on Sep 12, 1954 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.5 ft | Stay away from the river banks as swift flows will exist along the Quinebaug River. In Pomfret, floodwaters encroach on Cotton Road. Backwater flooding may occur along the mouth of Mashmocket Brook in the vicinity of Route 101. Low lying farmland adjacent to the river may flood. |
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Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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