Station Name: NAUGATUCK RIVER AT BEACON FALLS, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 135 feet

Nearest Address:
4 N Main St
Beacon Falls, CT 06403
New Haven County

GPS Coordinates: 41.4423, -73.0622833

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:02PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:02 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Warning issued March 16 at 9:52PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 9:52 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Housatonic River at Stevenson Dam. * WHEN...From late tonight to early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flood stage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 1:46PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Creeks and streams are already running high and may rise out of their banks due to the incoming heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain along with some embedded thunderstorms are expected to track into western New England late this afternoon into this evening before a cold front sweeps through the region tonight. A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain is likely through Tuesday morning which can lead to rises on area rivers and streams and result in urban and poor drainage flooding, especially during heavy downpours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Wind Advisory issued March 17 at 1:58AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 1:58 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Litchfield County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In the wake of a strong cold front, gusty westerly winds will continue through the morning hours. Gusts through the early morning hours will continue to be up to 55 mph, with gusts decreasing to 40 to 45 mph by the mid to late morning hours.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 3:04PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:04 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding is possible from periods of heavy rain through tonight combined with last week/s snow melt. * WHERE...All of southern New England except the outer-Islands. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of heavy showers and potentially a few embedded thunder will continue through tonight. This combined with last week/s snow melt may result in some river and small stream flooding as well as pockets poor drainage street flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.