Station Name: HOUSATONIC RIVER NEAR NEW MILFORD, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 223 feet

Nearest Address:
199 Boardman Rd
New Milford, CT 06776
Litchfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5931499, -73.4495669

Nearby Water Temperatures

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 1:30PM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, Southern Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, Bennington and Windham Counties in southern Vermont and the Hudson Valley and central and southern Taconics in eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:55AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:55 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 102. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

Coastal Flood Statement issued June 12 at 5:12AM EDT until June 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 5:12 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Fairfield County. * WHEN...This evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:55AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:55 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Southern Fairfield, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time. Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk. Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. If you don't have home air conditioning, continue to seek out cool spaces each day as long as it remains hot, and for a few days after if your home is still hot. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.

Air Quality Alert issued June 12 at 2:02AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Fri June 12, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Fri June 12, 2026, 11:00 PM

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Action Day for the following counties: Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New London, from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Web site at http://www.ct.gov/deep/aqi