Housatonic River at Great Barrington
Critical Stages
7' - Action
9' - Flood
10' - Moderate
12' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:30 PM EST 12/8/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.22 ft
Flow: 0.253 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/8 | 2.3 | 0.286 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 2.3 | 0.286 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 2.3 | 0.286 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 2.3 | 0.286 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 2.2 | 0.245 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 2.3 | 0.286 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 PM 12/8 | 2.22 | 0.253 |
| 4:15 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 4:00 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 3:45 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 3:30 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 3:15 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 3:00 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 2:45 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 2:30 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 2:15 PM 12/8 | 2.23 | 0.257 |
| 2:00 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 1:45 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 1:30 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 1:15 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 1:00 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 12:45 PM 12/8 | 2.24 | 0.261 |
| 12:30 PM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 12:15 PM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 12:00 PM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 11:45 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 11:30 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 11:15 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 11:00 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 10:45 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 10:30 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 10:15 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 10:00 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 9:45 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 9:30 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
| 9:15 AM 12/8 | 2.25 | 0.265 |
12' -
Major flood stage. Water floods Main Street in Great Barrington.
10' -
Moderate flood stage. Water floods River Street and reaches Searles Middle School.
9' -
Flood stage. Water reaches the fair grounds.
7' -
Low lying fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls are flooded with one to two feet of water.
5' -
Water starts to flood fields between Great Barrington and Ashley Falls.
4' -
The river level is normal for spring.
3' -
The river level is normal for fall, winter and summer.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1949 | 12.08 |
| Sep 22, 1938 | 11.72 |
| May 31, 1984 | 10.96 |
| Mar 19, 1936 | 10.6 |
| Oct 9, 2005 | 10.34 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | 10.18 |
| Nov 5, 1927 | 10 |
| Jul 13, 1996 | 9.84 |
| Jan 20, 1996 | 9.68 |
| Aug 19, 1955 | 9.65 |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 9.62 |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 9.01 |
| Mar 31, 1960 | 7.83 |
| Apr 4, 1960 | 7.65 |
| Apr 17, 1956 | 7.65 |
| Jan 27, 1996 | 6.9 |
| Nov 12, 1995 | 5.88 |
| Mar 9, 1995 | 5.87 |
| Apr 14, 1994 | 4.71 |
| Oct 22, 1995 | 4.57 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
