2026-03-14T21:00:00-06:00
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Saturday. * WINDS...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 35 to 60 mph, strongest west of I-25 mid to late afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 to 14%. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Housatonic River
was last observed at
35,740
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
70,889
acre-ft of water today; about 351%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,168 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2011-09-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at
92,490 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Housatonic River At Stevenson
reporting a streamflow rate of 14,400 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls
with a gauge stage of 11.67 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Housatonic River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 693 ft, the
Housatonic River Near Great Barrington.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-13 |
| Discharge Volume | 70,889 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
35,740.0 cfs
+5730.0 cfs (+19.09%) |
| Percent of Normal | 351.49% |
| Maximum |
92,490.0 cfs
2011-09-09 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Housatonic River Near Great Barrington
USGS 01197500 |
2650 cfs | 5.67 ft | 14.22 | |||||
|
Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls
USGS 01198125 |
4060 cfs | 11.67 ft | 21.92 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Falls Village
USGS 01199000 |
5710 cfs | 7.18 ft | 22.8 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Gaylordsville
USGS 01200500 |
8920 cfs | 8.18 ft | 11.36 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Stevenson
USGS 01205500 |
14400 cfs | 11.58 ft | 23.08 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and industry since the 1700s. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The Housatonic River is also used for agriculture, with some farms located along its banks. The river's hydrology has been greatly affected by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Stevenson Dam and the Housatonic River Basin. These structures have helped to regulate the river's flow and provide water for surrounding communities. However, they have also had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem and fish populations.