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Connecticut River at Holyoke - Upper Pool (ft)Flow (kcfs)Observed: 3.37 ft at 6:39AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 3.5 ft at 7:00AM Mar 27, 2024Highest Observation: 3.55 ft at 6:40AM Mar 28, 2024HLUM3(plotting HPIRZ) Graph Created (8:30PM Mar 28, 2024)ObservedLatest observed value: 3.55 ft at 6:40 AM EDT 28-Mar-2024. Flood Stage is 9 ft
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Datum: NGVD29
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NOTE: Forecasts for the Connecticut River at Holyoke - Upper are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 12
Moderate Flood Stage: 10
Flood Stage: 9
Action Stage: 8
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 16.80 ft on 03/19/1936
(2) 14.90 ft on 09/22/1938
(3) 14.75 ft on 11/05/1927
(4) 13.20 ft on 04/20/1933
(5) 12.70 ft on 03/29/1913
(6) 12.70 ft on 10/05/1869
(7) 12.50 ft on 04/20/1862
(8) 12.10 ft on 04/08/1901
(9) 12.01 ft on 05/31/1984
(10) 12.00 ft on 04/06/1960
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 9.47 ft on 07/12/2023 (P)
(2) 10.40 ft on 08/30/2011
(3) 7.40 ft on 12/13/2008
(4) 8.90 ft on 04/17/2007
(5) 8.10 ft on 01/20/2006
(6) 9.80 ft on 10/09/2005
(7) 8.50 ft on 04/02/2004
(8) 8.66 ft on 10/30/2003
(9) 8.60 ft on 04/24/2001
(10) 8.25 ft on 04/01/1998
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) -6.00 ft on 08/26/1880
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16 This is a serious flood situation. Widespread flooding along the Connecticut River from Hatfield and Hadley to Holyoke is likely. Action must be taken immediately to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate do so immediately.
12 Flooding along portions of Route 5 mainly north of Holyoke is expected. Some roadways may be closed due to flooding.
9 Lowland flooding in portions of Easthampton and South Hadley is likely.
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Latitude: 42.213889° N, Longitude: 72.602778° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD27

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 9 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)
Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)
Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 97.47 106.47 Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
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