2026-01-07T11:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 1 to 3 inches and flat ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont and the western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, and the Lake George and Saratoga Regions of eastern New York. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to develop late this afternoon and continue through tonight before winding down as some snow or rain late Wednesday morning.
Summary
It is rated as a Class III-IV river segment with a distance of approximately 4 miles. The run features several exciting rapids and obstacles, including the "Punchbowl" and "S-Turns," which offer challenging maneuvers for experienced paddlers. The river also has some tight channels, boulder gardens, and steep drops, making it an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Regulations for the area include a mandatory personal floatation device (PFD) for all paddlers and a strict "Leave No Trace" policy. Additionally, paddlers must respect private property and obtain permission to access the river from landowners. The run is accessible from the Headwaters and First Bridge put-ins, and shuttle services are available for transportation.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2026-01-05 |
| River Levels | 68 cfs (1.57 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 55% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 01334000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Woodford State Park
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Red Mill Brook
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Grout Pond Recreation Area
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Grout Pond
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Camping on the Battenkill
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South Bourne Pond
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State Fishing Access North Bennington
Headwaters To First Bridge
First Bridge To Walloomsac Brook
Woodford To Woodford Hollow
Headwaters To North Of Searsburg Reservoir
Branch Pond To Proclamation Boundary
Stamford Town Line To Confluence With City Stream
Wilderness Glastenbury
Shaftsbury State Park
Wilderness George D. Aiken
Wilderness Lye Brook
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site