Mount Hope River near Warrenville water level

Name: Mount Hope River near Warrenville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mount Hope River, Connecticut, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 17.9 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Mount Hope River near Warrenville is at 1.45 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.51 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.06 ft below typical. It is 5.55 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.70 ft, a difference of −0.25 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.94 ft and 2.10 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.51 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.98 ft – 2.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.70 ft−0.25 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.94 ft – 2.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.91 ft – 4.36 ft
Highest on record: 14.50 ftSeptember 21, 1938

Floating and fishing near Mount Hope River near Warrenville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 5.55 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.50 ft: Major flooding will occur along the river through Ashford and northern Mansfield. Some homes may experience flooding. A portion of Route 89 may also become impassible north of the Route 89/Route 44 interchange.
7.00 ft: Minor flooding will occur to property immediately along the river in Ashford and the north portion of Mansfield.
1.45 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.50 ft	September 21, 1938
2	10.68 ft	July 17, 2021
3	10.41 ft	August 19, 1955
4	10.15 ft	October 15, 2005
5	9.51 ft	January 26, 1978
6	9.22 ft	September 2, 2021
7	9.20 ft	September 11, 1954
8	9.09 ft	January 25, 1979
9	8.89 ft	July 10, 2021
10	8.86 ft	April 16, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near ChaplinRiver gauge, Natchaug River	60.6 cfs	Normal	+14.6 cfs	3.7 mi
Fenton River at MansfieldRiver gauge, Fenton River	7.4 cfs	Normal	−5.6 cfs	3.9 mi
Willimantic River at Merrow Road near MerrowRiver gauge, Willimantic River	41.1 cfs	Normal	−3.8 cfs	8 mi
Willimantic River near CoventryRiver gauge, Willimantic River	2.82 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	8 mi
Natchaug River at WillimanticRiver gauge, Natchaug River	2.02 ft	Normal	±0	9 mi
Shetucket River near WillimanticRiver gauge, Shetucket River	2.72 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	10 mi
Little River near HanoverRiver gauge, Little River	23.7 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	13 mi
Little River at HarrisvilleRiver gauge, Little River	16.8 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Mount Hope River near Warrenville higher than last year?

No, it is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.70 ft.

What is flood stage for the Mount Hope River near Warrenville?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.55 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Mount Hope River near Warrenville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.51 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.98 ft and 2.09 ft, based on 25 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 Mount Hope River near Warrenville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mount Hope River near Warrenville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.24 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mount Hope River near Warrenville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:01121000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.84359, -72.16895 (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	1.45 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	17.9 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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