East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme water level

Name: East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Branch Eightmile River, Connecticut, United States

Directions

High for late October

Water level

2.20ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT (40 min ago)

Flow: 33.6 cfs
Water temperature: 48 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme: the latest reading is 2.20 ft, above normal for late October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.20 ft – 2.41 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 48 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Eightmile River at North PlainRiver gauge, Eightmile River	36.7 cfs	High	−1.7 cfs	1.0 mi
Connecticut River at EssexEstuary gauge, Connecticut River	2.27 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	5.8 mi
Connecticut River at Old LymeEstuary gauge, Connecticut River	2.74 ft	Very high	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Salmon River near East HamptonRiver gauge, Salmon River	2.59 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	10 mi
Indian River near ClintonRiver gauge, Indian River	4.0 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	13 mi
Connecticut River at Middle HaddamTidal gauge, Connecticut River	2.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.66 ft	14 mi
Yantic River at YanticRiver gauge, Yantic River	2.18 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	14 mi
Shetucket River at TaftvilleRiver gauge, Shetucket River	408 cfs	Normal	−31.0 cfs	18 mi

Questions and answers

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 East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme normal?

High for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01194500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.42752, -72.33478 (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	2.20 ft	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional
Flow	33.6 cfs	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional
Water temperature	48 °F	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Eightmile River near North Lyme (usgs:01194500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/east-branch-eightmile-river-near-north-lyme

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer