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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet / 156 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 41.9628729, -73.017606

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 1:01AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County, the mid-Hudson Valley and southern Taconics. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the west and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds could result in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken.

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

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 4:09AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:09 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County, the mid-Hudson Valley and southern Taconics. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the northwest and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds could result in downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken.

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

High Wind Watch issued November 5 at 12:47AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 12:47 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northern Connecticut, Rhode Island and much of Massachusetts. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

High Wind Watch issued November 5 at 2:44AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 2:44 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 2:44AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 2:44 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 12:47AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 12:47 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...The eastern slopes of the Berkshires. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 1:01AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 1:01 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the west and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds will be capable of damage including downed trees/limbs and power lines. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken.

Watch for blowing debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 4:09AM EST until November 6 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:09 AM
Expires: Wed November 5, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, southern VT, western Massachusetts, and northern and eastern Catskills. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered to widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of showers and isolated thunderstorms will rapidly track across the region from west to east this evening. Winds will quickly shift to the northwest and strengthen. While the strongest winds will likely only last for a short window (2 to 4 hours) tonight, these winds will be capable of damage including downed trees/limbs and power lines. Gusty winds will continue through the early morning hours on Thursday but will gradually weaken.

Watch for blowing debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.