Shetucket River at Willimantic, CT
River level and flood forecast · Windham County
The river is 9.0 ft below flood stage (13 ft).
Forecast to fall to 2.4 ft by Thu, Oct 15, 8 AM.
Flow: 1,000 cubic feet per second (USGS).
Much higher than normal for October 13.
Usual for October 13: 112 to 392 cubic feet per second (the middle half of 98 years).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 11:14 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 17 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 15 ft |
| Flood stage | 13 ft |
| Action stage | 11 ft |
| Record crest (September 21, 1938) | 27.6 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 18 ftAnyone living along the Shetucket River near Willimantic must take action to protect life and property. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 15 ftSome roadways along the Shetucket River may become flooded. Never try to cross a flooded roadway, the road could be damaged or washed out. Know alternate routes for travel.
- 13 ftFlooding of low lying areas is expected. Should flood waters approach your property, be ready to head for higher ground.
Highest crests on record
- 27.6 ft — September 21, 1938
- 18.35 ft — March 12, 1936
- 17.95 ft — March 19, 1936
- 17.36 ft — August 19, 1955
- 14.94 ft — November 29, 1937
Recent crests: 11.73 ft (March 7, 2011) · 13.55 ft (October 16, 2005) · 11.95 ft (April 17, 1996) · 7.14 ft (March 9, 1995) · 11.49 ft (June 1, 1984)
Highest flow on record
52,200 cubic feet per second — September 21, 1938. From the USGS's yearly peaks since 1904.
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (WLMC3); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.