Quinnipiac River at Southington water level
River gauge, Quinnipiac River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 18.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Quinnipiac River at Southington reads 3.15 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.12 ft above the median of 3.03 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.94 ft (+0.21 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.89 ft and 4.71 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.03 ft0.12 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.58 ft – 3.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.94 ft+0.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.89 ft – 4.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.79 ft – 5.96 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.
Map
Other gauges on the Quinnipiac River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinnipiac River at WallingfordRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River | 3.17 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeypot Brook at Creamery Road at CheshireRiver gauge, Honeypot Brook | 9.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.9 mi |
| Naugatuck River at WaterburyRiver gauge, Naugatuck River | 135 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Farmington River at UnionvilleRiver gauge, Farmington River | 5.05 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 11 mi |
| Naugatuck River at ThomastonRiver gauge, Naugatuck River | 1.95 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Coginchaug River at MiddlefieldRiver gauge, Coginchaug River | 5.54 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Mill River near HamdenRiver gauge, Mill River | 1.46 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Muddy River near East WallingfordRiver gauge, Muddy River | 12.9 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 13 mi |
| Bunnell Brook near BurlingtonRiver gauge, Bunnell Brook | 2.16 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Quinnipiac River at Southington compare with last year?
It is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.94 ft.
What is a normal level for the Quinnipiac River at Southington in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.03 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.58 ft and 3.66 ft, based on 27 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 Quinnipiac River at Southington today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Quinnipiac River at Southington rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.46 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Quinnipiac River at Southington normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:01195490(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.60347, -72.88320(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 | 3.15 ft | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 18.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Quinnipiac River at Southington (usgs:01195490). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/quinnipiac-river-at-southington
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer