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Natchaug River at Willimantic water level

River gauge, Natchaug River, Connecticut, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.03ft Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
123 cfs
1 2 3 4

History

History
234ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18234ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
1234ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 181234ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Natchaug River at Willimantic, where the gauge shows 2.03 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.78 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.25 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.68 ft, a difference of +0.35 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.27 ft – 3.15 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.78 ft0.25 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.31 ft – 4.09 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year
1.68 ft+0.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.27 ft – 3.15 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.41 ft – 7.26 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:05 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 11 hr First quarter 51%

Map

Other gauges on the Natchaug River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Natchaug River at Marcy Road near ChaplinRiver gauge, Natchaug River 54.2 cfs Normal −14.5 cfs 8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Shetucket River near WillimanticRiver gauge, Shetucket River 2.87 ft Normal −0.15 ft 1.5 mi
Willimantic River near CoventryRiver gauge, Willimantic River 2.99 ft Normal −0.21 ft 4.2 mi
Little River near HanoverRiver gauge, Little River 34.6 cfs Normal −20.7 cfs 8 mi
Fenton River at MansfieldRiver gauge, Fenton River 15.4 cfs Normal −8.1 cfs 8 mi
Mount Hope River near WarrenvilleRiver gauge, Mount Hope River 1.49 ft Normal −0.13 ft 9 mi
Willimantic River at Merrow Road near MerrowRiver gauge, Willimantic River 54.8 cfs Normal −20.3 cfs 9 mi
Yantic River at YanticRiver gauge, Yantic River 2.27 ft Normal −0.20 ft 12 mi
Shetucket River at TaftvilleRiver gauge, Shetucket River 530 cfs Normal +395 cfs 13 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Natchaug River at Willimantic higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.35 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.68 ft.

What is a normal level for the Natchaug River at Willimantic in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.31 ft and 4.09 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 Natchaug River at Willimantic today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.03 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Natchaug River at Willimantic rising or falling?

Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Natchaug River at Willimantic normal?

Normal 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:01122000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.72010, -72.19558 (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 2.03 ft 2026-10-18 16:30 Provisional
Flow 123 cfs 2026-10-18 16:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Natchaug River at Willimantic (usgs:01122000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/natchaug-river-at-willimantic

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.