Quinebaug River at Quinebaug water level
River gauge, Quinebaug River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 147 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Quinebaug River at Quinebaug is at 2.85 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.84 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.60 ft, a difference of +0.25 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.25 ft and 3.25 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
- 2.84 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.32 ft – 3.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.60 ft+0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.25 ft – 3.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.25 ft – 4.94 ft
Floating and fishing near Quinebaug River at Quinebaug
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Quinebaug River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinebaug River below E Brimfield Dam at FiskdaleRiver gauge, Quinebaug River | 77.7 cfs | Normal | −2.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Quinebaug River below Westville Dam near SouthbridgeRiver gauge, Quinebaug River | 84.7 cfs | Normal | −6.6 cfs | 7 mi |
| Quinebaug River at West ThompsonRiver gauge, Quinebaug River | 129 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Quinebaug River at PutnamRiver gauge, Quinebaug River | 2.84 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Quinebaug River at Jewett CityRiver gauge, Quinebaug River | 6.07 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French River at North GrosvenordaleRiver gauge, French River | 88.1 cfs | Normal | −13.9 cfs | 4.1 mi |
| French River at WebsterRiver gauge, French River | 5.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Little River at HarrisvilleRiver gauge, Little River | 18.1 cfs | Normal | −3.2 cfs | 7 mi |
| Nipmuc River near HarrisvilleRiver gauge, Nipmuc River | 8.9 cfs | Normal | −2.3 cfs | 14 mi |
| Blackstone River, W. Main St., at MillburyRiver gauge, Blackstone River, W. Main St. | 103 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Natchaug River at Marcy Road near ChaplinRiver gauge, Natchaug River | 45.0 cfs | Normal | −7.1 cfs | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Quinebaug River at Quinebaug higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.60 ft.
What is a normal level for the Quinebaug River at Quinebaug in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.32 ft and 3.27 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 Quinebaug River at Quinebaug today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Quinebaug River at Quinebaug rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Quinebaug River at Quinebaug 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:01124000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.02220, -71.95560(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 | 2.85 ft | 2026-10-19 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 147 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Quinebaug River at Quinebaug (usgs:01124000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/quinebaug-river-at-quinebaug
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer