Bunnell Brook near Burlington water level
River gauge, Bunnell Brook, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Bunnell Brook near Burlington reads 2.15 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.28 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.13 ft below typical. It is 4.85 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.02 ft, a difference of +0.13 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.72 ft and 3.48 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.28 ft0.13 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.83 ft – 2.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.02 ft+0.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.72 ft – 3.48 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.65 ft – 4.13 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.33 ftOctober 15, 2005
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 4.85 ft away.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.33 ft | October 15, 2005 |
| 2 | 9.22 ft | August 19, 1955 |
| 3 | 8.86 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 4 | 8.70 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 5 | 8.69 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 6 | 8.54 ft | September 8, 2011 |
| 7 | 8.35 ft | September 2, 2021 |
| 8 | 8.09 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 9 | 7.86 ft | June 5, 1982 |
| 10 | 7.85 ft | March 19, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepaug River near NepaugRiver gauge, Nepaug River | 16.0 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 2.4 mi |
| Farmington River at UnionvilleRiver gauge, Farmington River | 5.05 ft | Normal | −0.18 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Naugatuck River at ThomastonRiver gauge, Naugatuck River | 1.94 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| West Branch Farmington River at RivertonRiver gauge, West Branch Farmington River | 3.77 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Still River at RobertsvilleRiver gauge, Still River | 1.85 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 13 mi |
| North Branch Park River at HartfordRiver gauge, North Branch Park River | 1.73 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Quinnipiac River at SouthingtonRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River | 3.15 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Farmington River at TariffvilleRiver gauge, Farmington River | 1.50 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 14 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bunnell Brook near Burlington higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.13 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.02 ft.
What is flood stage for Bunnell Brook near Burlington?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.85 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Bunnell Brook near Burlington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.83 ft and 2.97 ft, based on 30 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Bunnell Brook near Burlington today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bunnell Brook near Burlington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bunnell Brook near Burlington normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01188000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.78610, -72.96481(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.15 ft | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bunnell Brook near Burlington (usgs:01188000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/bunnell-brook-near-burlington
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