Rivers in Massachusetts
Connecticut River at Montague
Below flood stage
6.80ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:30 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 28.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 6.90 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 PM EDT
- Record crest
- 49.20 ft1936
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 40.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 28.00 ft |
| Action | 26.00 ft |
- 44.00 ftThis is a dangerous flood situation. Areas along the reach of the Connecticut River from the Vermont border to Northampton should prepare for widespread flooding. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 40.00 ftWidespread river flooding is expected from Deerfield and Montague City south through Whately and Sunderland. Take action now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your emergency management officials. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 37.00 ftFlooding will expand into portions of Montague and Greenfield downstream through Sunderland and Whately. Some residential areas may become inundated and localized road closures may be needed.
- 35.00 ftFlooding will expand into portions of Montague and Greenfield downstream through Sunderland and Whately. Some residential areas may become inundated and localized road closures may be needed.
- 33.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield and Montague downstream through Hatfield.
- 31.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.
- 30.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.
- 29.00 ftFlooding of low lying areas is expected primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
- 28.00 ftMinor flooding is expected to overspread some of the farmland along the river from the Vermont border downstream through Hatfield and Hadley. Farming interests should take the necessary precautions to protect livestock and equipment.
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
76 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 19, 1936 | 49.20 ft |
| 2 | September 22, 1938 | 44.74 ft |
| 3 | May 31, 1984 | 38.17 ft |
| 4 | April 6, 1960 | 38.13 ft |
| 5 | December 31, 1948 | 37.76 ft |
| 6 | April 19, 1933 | 37.56 ft |
| 7 | August 29, 2011 | 35.91 ft |
| 8 | March 23, 1948 | 35.90 ft |
| 9 | April 1, 1987 | 35.89 ft |
| 10 | March 28, 1953 | 35.40 ft |
| 11 | October 9, 2005 | 35.04 ft |
| 12 | May 5, 1940 | 34.88 ft |
| 13 | April 23, 1969 | 34.46 ft |
| 14 | April 13, 1934 | 33.90 ft |
| 15 | June 2, 1952 | 33.27 ft |
| 16 | March 14, 1977 | 33.15 ft |
| 17 | July 11, 2023 | 32.40 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1951 | 32.30 ft |
| 19 | April 2, 1976 | 32.25 ft |
| 20 | April 23, 1958 | 32.11 ft |
| 21 | March 24, 1968 | 32.11 ft |
| 22 | April 30, 1956 | 31.80 ft |
| 23 | April 23, 1939 | 31.74 ft |
| 24 | July 1, 1973 | 31.65 ft |
| 25 | May 16, 1937 | 31.46 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 18, 2025: 28.34 ft
- December 19, 2023: 29.86 ft
- July 11, 2023: 32.40 ft
- April 16, 2019: 28.52 ft
- February 26, 2016: 28.75 ft
- April 17, 2014: 28.39 ft
- August 29, 2011: 35.91 ft
- April 13, 2011: 29.43 ft
- March 24, 2010: 28.07 ft
- April 14, 2008: 28.62 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. Gauge reading affected by power generation. 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.