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SwedenNorwalk River at South Wilton water level
River gauge, Norwalk River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 27.3 cfs
History
What this means
The Norwalk River at South Wilton is at 1.36 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.36 ft and 1.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Norwalk River at South Wilton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saugatuck River near WestportRiver gauge, Saugatuck River | 93.7 cfs | High | −1.6 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Fivemile River near New CanaanRiver gauge, Fivemile River | 1.86 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.8 mi |
| Sasco Brook near SouthportRiver gauge, Sasco Brook | 1.42 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 6.0 mi |
| Aspetuck River at AspetuckRiver gauge, Aspetuck River | 41.7 cfs | Very high | −2.7 cfs | 7 mi |
| Saugatuck River below Saugatuck Reservoir near Lyons PlainRiver gauge, Saugatuck River | 11.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Mill River near FairfieldRiver gauge, Mill River | 9.9 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 8 mi |
| Saugatuck River near ReddingRiver gauge, Saugatuck River | 21.4 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Rippowam River at StamfordRiver gauge, Rippowam River | 17.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 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 Norwalk River at South Wilton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Norwalk River at South Wilton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Norwalk River at South Wilton normal?
Normal for mid-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:01209700(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.16377, -73.41954(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 | 1.36 ft | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 27.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Norwalk River at South Wilton (usgs:01209700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/norwalk-river-at-south-wilton
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