Quinnipiac River at Southington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.5 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.5 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 10.5 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Sep 2, 2021 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on May 13, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.5 ft | Minor flooding develops at this elevation. Primary impact is for lowland flooding and some flooding of basements along the river. |
|---|---|
| 4.0 ft | Minor flooding begins to impact several roadways. Some Road closures take place as the river climbs above 4 feet. |
| 4.5 ft | Flooding continues to impact low lying areas and basement levels of some riverside homes. Several riverside roads are closed off to traffic. |
| 5.0 ft | Moderate flooding develops at and above 5 feet. Signifcant Road flooding begins and some structures become flooded along the river. |
| 6.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues with localized evacuations needed. Impact both to residential and business interests. |
| 7.0 ft | Major river flooding occurs at this elevation. Widespread inundation of areas along the river With Road closures expanding.Evacuations are ususually occurring by this time. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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