diff --git a/packages/dart_client/lib/src/api/websocket.dart b/packages/dart_client/lib/src/api/websocket.dart
index a8288573..e3194078 100644
--- a/packages/dart_client/lib/src/api/websocket.dart
+++ b/packages/dart_client/lib/src/api/websocket.dart
@@ -293,6 +293,7 @@ class WebSocket {
     logger.info('disconnecting');
     _connectionCompleter = Completer();
     _cancelTimers();
+    _reconnecting = false;
     _manuallyClosed = true;
     connectionStatus.value = ConnectionStatus.disconnected;
     connectionStatus.dispose();