Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT
USGS Site No: 01199000 • Housatonic River • Northwest Hills Planning Region, CT
Housatonic River at Falls Village, CT on the Housatonic River is currently at 536 cfs (Normal — 51th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 2.61 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for October 28 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 204 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 286 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 500 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 1,160 | Today: 536 cfs |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 2,600 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 680 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 786 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 860 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 761 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 571 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 489 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 520 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 520 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 571 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 611 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 670 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 757 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 789 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 810 | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 1,330 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 1,400 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1,190 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1,270 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 1,460 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 1,380 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 1,010 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 978 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1,020 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 1,090 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 1,200 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 1,310 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,420 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1,540 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1,690 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1,850 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 01199000
- State
- CT
- Coordinates
- 41.9572, -73.3693
- Drainage Area
- 634 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 528.0
- HUC Code
- 011000050306
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 6.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 7.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 10.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 15.0 ft
Currently 4.39 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
5,340 cfsMar 13, 2026
- Min discharge
-
102 cfsSep 22, 2025
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Salmon Creek at Lime Rock, CTNormal1.5 mi · 26 cfs
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Shepaug River at Peters Dam at Woodville, CTNormal16.9 mi · 22 cfs
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Still River at Robertsville, CTNormal17.3 mi · 66 cfs
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West Branch Farmington River at Riverton, CTLow18.1 mi · 97 cfs
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Housatonic River at Gaylordsville, CTNormal21.9 mi · 843 cfs