Connecticut River at Holyoke - Upper

1. 16.00 ftThis is a serious flood situation. Widespread flooding along the Connecticut River from Hatfield and Hadley to Holyoke is likely. Action must be taken immediately to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate do so immediately.
2. 12.00 ftFlooding along portions of Route 5 mainly north of Holyoke is expected. Some roadways may be closed due to flooding.
3. 9.00 ftLowland flooding in portions of Easthampton and South Hadley is likely.

Most recent crests

• July 12, 2023: 9.47 ft
• August 30, 2011: 10.40 ft
• December 13, 2008: 7.40 ft
• April 17, 2007: 8.90 ft
• January 20, 2006: 8.10 ft
• October 9, 2005: 9.80 ft
• April 2, 2004: 8.50 ft
• October 30, 2003: 8.66 ft
• April 24, 2001: 8.60 ft
• April 1, 1998: 8.25 ft

• UpstreamConnecticut River at Northampton
• DownstreamConnecticut River at Holyoke
• Chicopee River at Indian Orchard
• Mill River at Northampton
• Connecticut River at Springfield
• Westfield River at Westfield
• Swift River
• West Branch Westfield River at Huntington

Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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.