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Quinnipiac River at Wallingford water level

River gauge, Quinnipiac River, Connecticut, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.22ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
154 cfs
5 10 Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

History
2345ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202345ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
35810ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20Minor flood stage35810ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20Minor flood stage
35810ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage35810ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026358ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Quinnipiac River at Wallingford is at 3.22 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.80 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft above typical. It is 6.78 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.74 ft, a difference of +0.48 ft.

It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.69 ft and 6.45 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.80 ft0.42 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.69 ft – 3.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year
2.74 ft+0.48 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.69 ft – 6.45 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.39 ft – 7.75 ft

Floating and fishing near Quinnipiac River at Wallingford

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

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 6.78 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 65%

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Other gauges on the Quinnipiac River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Quinnipiac River at SouthingtonRiver gauge, Quinnipiac River 3.16 ft Normal −0.04 ft 11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Muddy River near East WallingfordRiver gauge, Muddy River 12.4 cfs Normal −0.5 cfs 3.4 mi
Mill River near HamdenRiver gauge, Mill River 1.46 ft Normal −0.02 ft 3.8 mi
Honeypot Brook at Creamery Road at CheshireRiver gauge, Honeypot Brook 9.3 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 6.2 mi
Farm River at Totoket Road at TotoketRiver gauge, Farm River 5.77 ft High −0.01 ft 8 mi
Coginchaug River at MiddlefieldRiver gauge, Coginchaug River 5.56 ft Very high −0.09 ft 8 mi
Naugatuck River at Beacon FallsRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 1.78 ft Normal −0.08 ft 11 mi
Naugatuck River at WaterburyRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 141 cfs Normal −7.0 cfs 13 mi
Connecticut River at Middle HaddamTidal gauge, Connecticut River 2.39 ft Below flood stage +0.93 ft 16 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Quinnipiac River at Wallingford higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.48 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.74 ft.

What is flood stage for the Quinnipiac River at Wallingford?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 6.78 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Quinnipiac River at Wallingford in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.69 ft and 3.76 ft, based on 31 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 Wallingford today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.22 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Quinnipiac River at Wallingford rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.26 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Quinnipiac River at Wallingford normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01196500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.45026, -72.84127 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.22 ft 2026-10-20 04:00 Provisional
Flow 154 cfs 2026-10-20 04:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Quinnipiac River at Wallingford (usgs:01196500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/quinnipiac-river-at-wallingford

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