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Mill River near Hamden water level

River gauge, Mill River, Connecticut, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.49ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
38.0 cfs
1.3 1.5

History

1.21.41.61.8ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 191.21.41.61.8ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
1.01.52.0ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 191.01.52.0ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
12ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202612ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
12ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202612ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Mill River near Hamden is above normal at 1.49 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.30 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.19 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.16 ft, a difference of +0.33 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.34 ft and 2.35 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.30 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.13 ft – 1.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year
1.16 ft+0.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.34 ft – 2.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.16 ft – 2.35 ft

Floating and fishing near Mill River near Hamden

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Mill River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Mill River at Spring Street at TauntonTidal gauge, Mill River 4.01 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 99 mi
Mill River at NorthamptonRiver gauge, Mill River 5.84 ft Below flood stage −0.13 ft 63 mi
Mill River near FairfieldRiver gauge, Mill River 10.5 cfs Normal −3.4 cfs 26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Quinnipiac River at WallingfordRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River 3.29 ft Normal −0.22 ft 3.8 mi
Muddy River near East WallingfordRiver gauge, Muddy River 12.9 cfs Very high −1.2 cfs 6 mi
Farm River at Totoket Road at TotoketRiver gauge, Farm River 5.78 ft High −0.05 ft 8 mi
Honeypot Brook at Creamery Road at CheshireRiver gauge, Honeypot Brook 9.5 cfs Normal −0.4 cfs 8 mi
Naugatuck River at Beacon FallsRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 1.83 ft Normal −0.23 ft 8 mi
Naugatuck River at WaterburyRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 151 cfs Normal −35.0 cfs 12 mi
Coginchaug River at MiddlefieldRiver gauge, Coginchaug River 5.64 ft Very high −0.07 ft 12 mi
Quinnipiac River at SouthingtonRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River 3.20 ft Normal −0.09 ft 13 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Mill River near Hamden higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.16 ft.

What is a normal level for the Mill River near Hamden in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.13 ft and 1.61 ft, based on 28 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 Mill River near Hamden today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mill River near Hamden rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.48 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mill River near Hamden normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 28 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01196620 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.42041, -72.90266 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.49 ft 2026-10-19 06:15 Provisional
Flow 38.0 cfs 2026-10-19 05:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mill River near Hamden (usgs:01196620). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/mill-river-near-hamden

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