Station Name: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet

Nearest Address:
99 Main St
Riverton, CT 06065
Litchfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.9628729, -73.017606

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 1:24PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Wintry mix including snow, sleet and freezing rain. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 5 inches in northern Saratoga and Washington County. Flat ice accumulations of a glaze up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Litchfield County, Berkshire County, the Taconics, and Lake George Saratoga Region * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates up to 0.5 to 1 inch per hour this afternoon.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 20 at 12:15PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 1:12PM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 1:12 PM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of gusty winds and heavy wet snow could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Coastal Flood Watch issued February 20 at 4:27PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 4:27 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...Late Sunday night. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline possible. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in low lying, vulnerable areas. This would result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.