Rippowam River at Stamford
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 3.8 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 5.5 ft; major flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 3.8 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 5.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.0 ft | Rippowam River is over its banks but not impacting streets or buildings. |
|---|---|
| 5.0 ft | Streets along the Rippowam river flood. |
| 5.5 ft | Moderate flooding impacts. Water into condominiums along Cold Spring road. |
| 8.0 ft | Major flooding impacts. Evacuations from the nursing home in Greenwich. Multiple road completed flooded in Stamford and Municipal buildings. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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