Quinebaug River at West Thompson water level

Name: Quinebaug River at West Thompson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Quinebaug River, Connecticut, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 129 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Quinebaug River at West Thompson is at 1.13 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 1.10 ft and 1.31 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 Quinebaug River at West Thompson

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 69%

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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	76.7 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	16 mi
Quinebaug River below Westville Dam near SouthbridgeRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	81.6 cfs	Normal	−7.9 cfs	13 mi
Quinebaug River at QuinebaugRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	2.83 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	6.1 mi
Quinebaug River at PutnamRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	3.10 ft	Normal	+0.21 ft	2.5 mi
Quinebaug River at Jewett CityRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	6.03 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little River at HarrisvilleRiver gauge, Little River	17.4 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	1.9 mi
French River at North GrosvenordaleRiver gauge, French River	113 cfs	Normal	+23.0 cfs	2.4 mi
French River at WebsterRiver gauge, French River	5.17 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	7 mi
Nipmuc River near HarrisvilleRiver gauge, Nipmuc River	7.9 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	11 mi
Winsor Brook at Winsor Road near South FosterRiver gauge, Winsor Brook	3.8 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	12 mi
Ponaganset River at South FosterRiver gauge, Ponaganset River	17.1 cfs	High	−1.4 cfs	13 mi
Dolly Cole Brook at Old Danielson Park at S FosterRiver gauge, Dolly Cole Brook	3.7 cfs	Normal	−1.3 cfs	13 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 Quinebaug River at West Thompson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Quinebaug River at West Thompson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Quinebaug River at West Thompson 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:01124151 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.94357, -71.89960 (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	1.13 ft	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional
Flow	129 cfs	2026-10-20 14:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Quinebaug River at West Thompson (usgs:01124151). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/quinebaug-river-at-west-thompson

How we check values

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