Quinnipiac River at Wallingford water level
River gauge, Quinnipiac River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 154 cfs
History
20252026
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.
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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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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