Naugatuck River at Thomaston water level
River gauge, Naugatuck River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 62.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Naugatuck River at Thomaston reads 1.98 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.12 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.74 ft, a difference of +0.24 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.66 ft and 2.69 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.12 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.61 ft – 2.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.74 ft+0.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.66 ft – 2.69 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.61 ft – 4.46 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Naugatuck River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck River at WaterburyRiver gauge, Naugatuck River | 138 cfs | Normal | −26.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Naugatuck River at Beacon FallsRiver gauge, Naugatuck River | 1.81 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonewaug River at MinortownRiver gauge, Nonewaug River | 3.19 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Bunnell Brook near BurlingtonRiver gauge, Bunnell Brook | 2.15 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
| Quinnipiac River at SouthingtonRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River | 3.18 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Farmington River at UnionvilleRiver gauge, Farmington River | 5.24 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 11 mi |
| Weekeepeemee River at HotchkissvilleRiver gauge, Weekeepeemee River | 2.44 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Nepaug River near NepaugRiver gauge, Nepaug River | 14.0 cfs | Normal | −3.7 cfs | 11 mi |
| Shepaug River at Peters Dam at WoodvilleRiver gauge, Shepaug River | 1.42 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Honeypot Brook at Creamery Road at CheshireRiver gauge, Honeypot Brook | 9.3 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Naugatuck River at Thomaston higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.24 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.74 ft.
What is a normal level for the Naugatuck River at Thomaston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.61 ft and 2.52 ft, based on 29 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 Naugatuck River at Thomaston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.98 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Naugatuck River at Thomaston rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.71 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Naugatuck River at Thomaston normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:01206900(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.67360, -73.06953(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.98 ft | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 62.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Naugatuck River at Thomaston (usgs:01206900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/naugatuck-river-at-thomaston
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