Rivers in Connecticut
Farmington River at Tariffville
Below flood stage
1.32ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 9:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.30 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 22.80 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftThis is a serious flood event. Homes and businesses along the river from the Tarriffville area downstream should expect flooding. Should evacuations become necessary, act quickly and follow the directions of your local emergency management officials.
- 10.00 ftFlooding of the lowest lying areas along the Farmington River at and below Tariffville is expected.
- 9.00 ftFlooding of the lowest lying areas along the Farmington River at and below Tariffville is expected.
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
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1938.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 19, 1955 | 22.80 ft |
| 2 | September 22, 1938 | 14.00 ft |
| 3 | March 23, 1980 | 10.65 ft |
| 4 | June 7, 1982 | 10.49 ft |
| 5 | April 17, 2007 | 9.99 ft |
| 6 | May 31, 1984 | 9.81 ft |
| 7 | August 29, 2011 | 9.67 ft |
| 8 | April 6, 1987 | 9.21 ft |
| 9 | March 8, 2011 | 9.08 ft |
| 10 | October 16, 2005 | 8.62 ft |
| 11 | January 29, 1996 | 7.75 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 29, 2011: 9.67 ft
- March 8, 2011: 9.08 ft
- April 17, 2007: 9.99 ft
- October 16, 2005: 8.62 ft
- January 29, 1996: 7.75 ft
- April 6, 1987: 9.21 ft
- May 31, 1984: 9.81 ft
- June 7, 1982: 10.49 ft
- March 23, 1980: 10.65 ft
- August 19, 1955: 22.80 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.