Rivers in Connecticut
Shetucket River at Willimantic
Below flood stage
1.91ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.90 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 27.60 ft1938
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 18.00 ftAnyone living along the Shetucket River near Willimantic must take action to protect life and property. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 15.00 ftSome roadways along the Shetucket River may become flooded. Never try to cross a flooded roadway, the road could be damaged or washed out. Know alternate routes for travel.
- 13.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas is expected. Should flood waters approach your property, be ready to head for higher ground.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 21, 2026.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 21, 1938 | 27.60 ft |
| 2 | March 12, 1936 | 18.35 ft |
| 3 | March 19, 1936 | 17.95 ft |
| 4 | August 19, 1955 | 17.36 ft |
| 5 | November 29, 1937 | 14.94 ft |
| 6 | June 6, 1982 | 14.72 ft |
| 7 | July 24, 1938 | 14.65 ft |
| 8 | October 16, 2005 | 13.55 ft |
| 9 | January 26, 1938 | 13.31 ft |
| 10 | January 25, 1979 | 12.71 ft |
| 11 | April 17, 1996 | 11.95 ft |
| 12 | February 8, 1941 | 11.90 ft |
| 13 | March 7, 2011 | 11.73 ft |
| 14 | October 16, 1955 | 11.61 ft |
| 15 | June 1, 1984 | 11.49 ft |
| 16 | January 15, 1940 | 11.40 ft |
| 17 | March 22, 1980 | 11.38 ft |
| 18 | February 3, 1973 | 11.20 ft |
| 19 | January 26, 1978 | 11.16 ft |
| 20 | December 31, 1942 | 11.04 ft |
| 21 | March 9, 1995 | 7.14 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 7, 2011: 11.73 ft
- October 16, 2005: 13.55 ft
- April 17, 1996: 11.95 ft
- March 9, 1995: 7.14 ft
- June 1, 1984: 11.49 ft
- June 6, 1982: 14.72 ft
- March 22, 1980: 11.38 ft
- January 25, 1979: 12.71 ft
- January 26, 1978: 11.16 ft
- February 3, 1973: 11.20 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.