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

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 4:33PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 4:33 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph, relative humidity values as low as 35 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential on Saturday.

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 4:28PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 4:28 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of northwest winds gusting up to 30 mph, relative humidity as low as 20 to 30 percent, and a lack of significant rainfall over the past few days will lead to an elevated fire weather potential on Saturday.

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 7:36PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 7:36 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of northwesterly wind gusts up to 30 mph, minimum relative humidity values between 30 and 35 percent and drying fuels following a period of rain tonight will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread on Saturday for portions of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. The lowest relative humidity values and strongest winds will occur during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for more information on burn restrictions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 5:48PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:48 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of northwesterly wind gusts up to 30 mph, minimum relative humidity values between 30 and 35 percent and drying fuels following a period of rain tonight will contribute to an elevated risk for fire spread on Saturday for portions of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. The lowest relative humidity values and strongest winds will occur during the afternoon hours. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban is in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation web site for more information on burn restrictions.

Special Weather Statement issued April 10 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 4:38 PM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

The combination of gusty northwest winds, up to 25 to 30 mph, and low relative humidity, as low as 30 percent, on Saturday will produce an elevated risk of fire spread. The forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials.