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

Flood Watch issued March 16 at 1:10AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:10 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Northwestern Connecticut and western Massachusetts * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT early this morning 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... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain along with some embedded thunderstorms are expected to track into western New England today before a cold front sweeps through the region tonight. A total of 1 to 2.5 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 16 at 1:08AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...West to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Litchfield and Berkshire County in western New England. In New York, the Eastern Columbia, Eastern Dutchess, and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington and Western Windham Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will strengthen this afternoon into this evening before a potent cold front sweeps through the region tonight resulting in winds to switch to the west. Wind gusts today through Tuesday morning can peak up to 50mph.

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

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 16 at 1:34PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:34 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * 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 Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will strengthen this afternoon into this evening before a potent cold front sweeps through the region tonight resulting in winds to switch to the west. Wind gusts tonight through Tuesday morning can peak up to 50 mph.

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

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 1:34PM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:34 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, and Western Dutchess Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will strengthen this afternoon into this evening before a potent cold front sweeps through the region tonight resulting in winds to switch to the west. Wind gusts tonight through Tuesday morning can peak up to 45 mph.

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