Yantic River at Yantic
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.5 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.9 ft on Jun 5, 1982 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 13.2 ft on Mar 30, 2010 (historic crest)
- 12.7 ft on Jan 26, 1978 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | Flooding begins in the Meadow in Yantic Flats. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Flooding begins along Sturtevant Street. |
| 9.5 ft | Flooding begins at several commercial structures along west Town Street in Yantic Flats. |
| 10.0 ft | Flooding along Otrobando Avenue at the Fitness World, Pleasant Street bridge and along Town Street at the Norwichtown Mall. |
Forecast office: NWS Upton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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