Willimantic River near Coventry water level

Name: Willimantic River near Coventry water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Willimantic River, Connecticut, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.92ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 74.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Willimantic River near Coventry, where the gauge shows 2.92 ft.

The median for mid-October is 3.08 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.16 ft below typical. It is 5.08 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.81 ft, a difference of +0.11 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.46 ft – 3.90 ft.

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

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.08 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.53 ft – 4.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.81 ft+0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.46 ft – 3.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.41 ft – 7.36 ft
Highest on record: 18.66 ftAugust 19, 1955

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

14.50 ft: Numerous roads are impacted in Coventry and Mansfield. This includes the following, Thornbush Road, Route 275, Depot Road, Cider Mill and Flanders River Roads, and Route 44 near the Mansfield/Coventry town line.
13.50 ft: Floodwaters reaach base of Merrow Road Bridge.
10.50 ft: Floodwaters inundate meadow Merrow Park near bridge.
8.00 ft: Floodwaters reach the lowest lying sections of Thornbush and Flanders River Roads in Mansfield and Coventry.
2.92 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.66 ft	August 19, 1955
2	18.08 ft	September 21, 1938
3	14.81 ft	October 15, 2005
4	12.19 ft	March 12, 1936
5	11.64 ft	June 5, 1982
6	11.28 ft	July 10, 2021
7	11.12 ft	March 7, 2011
8	10.94 ft	May 31, 1984
9	10.91 ft	January 25, 1979
10	10.83 ft	January 26, 1978

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 06:03 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Willimantic River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Willimantic River at Merrow Road near MerrowRiver gauge, Willimantic River	47.6 cfs	Normal	−13.5 cfs	5.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Natchaug River at WillimanticRiver gauge, Natchaug River	2.01 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	4.2 mi
Shetucket River near WillimanticRiver gauge, Shetucket River	2.80 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	5.5 mi
Fenton River at MansfieldRiver gauge, Fenton River	14.2 cfs	Normal	−3.2 cfs	5.8 mi
Mount Hope River near WarrenvilleRiver gauge, Mount Hope River	1.47 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	8 mi
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near ChaplinRiver gauge, Natchaug River	49.0 cfs	Normal	−9.4 cfs	9 mi
Little River near HanoverRiver gauge, Little River	27.5 cfs	Normal	−13.2 cfs	12 mi
Yantic River at YanticRiver gauge, Yantic River	2.18 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	15 mi
Salmon River near East HamptonRiver gauge, Salmon River	2.71 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Willimantic River near Coventry higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.81 ft.

What is flood stage for the Willimantic River near Coventry?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.08 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Willimantic River near Coventry in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.08 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.53 ft and 4.18 ft, based on 29 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 Willimantic River near Coventry today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.92 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Willimantic River near Coventry rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.98 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Willimantic River near Coventry normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:01119500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.75054, -72.26562 (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	2.92 ft	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional
Flow	74.0 cfs	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional

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