Streamflow levels across
Connecticut
are currently
47.0% of normal, with the
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
14200cfs and gauge stage of 2.88 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Housatonic River At Falls Village
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
25.0%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
275cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Connecticut River At Thompsonville, currently reporting a stage of
7.72ft.
The
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam
in the
Lower Connecticut
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
14200cfs, about
-24.73% of normal.
Connecticut has two main watersheds: the Connecticut River that flows from the northern border down to Long Island Sound, and the Housatonic River that flows from the western border before emptying into Long Island Sound. There are several large reservoirs and dams in the state, including the Barkhamsted Reservoir and Colebrook River Lake. Climate conditions in Connecticut vary from warm and humid summers to cold and snowy winters, which directly impact snowpack and streamflow. Additionally, Connecticut is susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, which can cause significant flooding. Connecticut's hydrology is highly influenced by the state's relatively small size, densely populated urban areas, and topography. The state's major rivers and tributaries are closely monitored by the USGS for water quality and quantity.