Rivers in Connecticut
Farmington River at Unionville
Below flood stage
4.99ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 8:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 5.00 ftWed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 32.90 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 16.00 ftThe river will flood Meadow Road and Town Farm Road in Farmington. In addition, low lying areas along Route 4 will experience flooding.
- 14.00 ftFlooding is expected to spread across Meadow Road in the "Meadows" section of Farmington. Some low lying areas along Route 4 may also begin to experience flooding.
- 12.00 ftMinor flooding of lowland areas along the river is expected, and may include lowest lying homes and businesses along Route 4.
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
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 19, 1955 | 32.90 ft |
| 2 | August 28, 2011 | 18.55 ft |
| 3 | April 16, 2007 | 16.81 ft |
| 4 | March 23, 1980 | 16.57 ft |
| 5 | March 7, 2011 | 15.61 ft |
| 6 | April 5, 1987 | 15.52 ft |
| 7 | October 15, 2005 | 14.63 ft |
| 8 | September 2, 2021 | 14.01 ft |
| 9 | June 6, 1982 | 13.85 ft |
| 10 | January 27, 1996 | 13.37 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 1984 | 13.32 ft |
| 12 | December 18, 2023 | 13.28 ft |
| 13 | September 17, 1999 | 13.10 ft |
| 14 | September 29, 2023 | 12.87 ft |
| 15 | September 8, 2011 | 12.77 ft |
| 16 | January 9, 1978 | 12.75 ft |
| 17 | October 20, 1989 | 12.67 ft |
| 18 | January 10, 2024 | 12.57 ft |
| 19 | April 20, 1983 | 12.52 ft |
| 20 | May 13, 2006 | 12.43 ft |
| 21 | February 20, 1981 | 12.33 ft |
| 22 | March 11, 2011 | 12.15 ft |
| 23 | March 6, 1979 | 11.99 ft |
| 24 | March 8, 2008 | 11.85 ft |
| 25 | September 27, 1985 | 11.83 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 10, 2024: 12.57 ft
- December 18, 2023: 13.28 ft
- September 29, 2023: 12.87 ft
- September 2, 2021: 14.01 ft
- September 8, 2011: 12.77 ft
- August 28, 2011: 18.55 ft
- March 11, 2011: 12.15 ft
- March 7, 2011: 15.61 ft
- March 30, 2010: 11.66 ft
- December 12, 2008: 11.21 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.