Willimantic River at Coventry
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.7 ft on Aug 19, 1955 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Oct 15, 2005 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Mar 12, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Floodwaters reach the lowest lying sections of Thornbush and Flanders River Roads in Mansfield and Coventry. |
|---|---|
| 10.5 ft | Floodwaters inundate meadow Merrow Park near bridge. |
| 13.5 ft | Floodwaters reaach base of Merrow Road Bridge. |
| 14.5 ft | Numerous roads are impacted in Coventry and Mansfield. This includes the following, Thornbush Road, Route 275, Depot Road, Cider Mill and Flanders River Roads, and Route 44 near the Mansfield/Coventry town line. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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