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

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 11:50AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected. * WHERE...In northwestern Connecticut, Litchfield County. In western Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In eastern New York, the eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, Taconics and southern portions of the mid Hudson Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be across the higher elevations of the eastern Catskills and Berkshires.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Coastal Flood Statement issued February 1 at 9:59AM EST until February 1 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:59 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern New Haven County. In New York, Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through early this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 1 at 9:59AM EST until February 1 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 9:59 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding is possible with high tide cycles tonight through early Monday. Ice from the back bays could get pushed onshore during high tide, and flood waters could freeze on roadways, further complicating impacts.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 12:48PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:48 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 below zero. * WHERE...Orange and Putnam Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.