River Levels
November 26, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-26T15:00:00-07:00
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM MIDWEEK BRINGING CONSIDERABLE TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINS... .A significant winter storm will continue to impact the mountains, highs valleys, southern foothills and Palmer Divide through Wednesday afternoon. Snow will be relatively persistent through the period, although the heaviest snowfall will occur this afternoon through tonight, with lighter snowfall intensities on Wednesday. Significant travel disruptions and road closures can be expected. Storm total accumulations of 10 to 22 inches will be widespread for areas within the Winter Storm Warning. Treacherous roads will extend into the high valleys, foothills and Palmer Divide as well, although snowfall accumulations will be less in these areas. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. * WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-26 |
| Discharge Volume | 3,435 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
1,732.0 cfs
-340.0 cfs (-16.41%) |
| Percent of Normal | 27.85% |
| Maximum |
92,490.0 cfs
2011-09-09 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Housatonic River
was last observed at
1,732
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,435
acre-ft of water today; about 28%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
6,219 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 Gaylordsville
reporting a streamflow rate of 514 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Housatonic River At Stevenson
with a gauge stage of 2.35 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.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Housatonic River Near Great Barrington
USGS 01197500 |
190 cfs | 2.09 ft | -15.93 | |||||
|
Housatonic River Nr Ashley Falls
USGS 01198125 |
261 cfs | 2.21 ft | -21.86 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Falls Village
USGS 01199000 |
351 cfs | 2.29 ft | -21.12 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Gaylordsville
USGS 01200500 |
514 cfs | 2.34 ft | -21.88 | |||||
|
Housatonic River At Stevenson
USGS 01205500 |
416 cfs | 2.35 ft | 1.71 |
