8.5' - Several feet of water is surrounding buildings and structures downstream of Royalton adjacent to the river.
7' - Water touches the base of the river gauge station in Royalton. The riverbanks in the area are steep-sided and most homes and roads are situated well above flood stage. Up to 2 feet of flood waters may be surrounding structures downstream between Royalton and New London.
6' - Water may be surrounding some homes and structures in low-lying areas downstream between Royalton and west of New London.
5' - Flooding is confined to lowland areas adjacent to the river from Royalton to west of New London.
4' - There is minor lowland flooding.