Salmon River near East Hampton water level
River gauge, Salmon River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 63.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Salmon River near East Hampton is at 2.60 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 2.52 ft, based on 30 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.54 ft, a difference of +0.06 ft.
It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.18 ft and 4.11 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.52 ft0.09 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.12 ft – 3.36 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.54 ft+0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.18 ft – 4.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.12 ft – 5.27 ft
Floating and fishing near Salmon River near East Hampton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River at Middle HaddamTidal gauge, Connecticut River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.39 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Eightmile River at North PlainRiver gauge, Eightmile River | 36.7 cfs | High | −2.6 cfs | 10 mi |
| East Branch Eightmile River near North LymeRiver gauge, East Branch Eightmile River | 33.6 cfs | High | −3.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Coginchaug River at MiddlefieldRiver gauge, Coginchaug River | 5.49 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
| Connecticut River at EssexEstuary gauge, Connecticut River | 0.74 ft | Low | −0.17 ft | 14 mi |
| Willimantic River near CoventryRiver gauge, Willimantic River | 2.81 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Yantic River at YanticRiver gauge, Yantic River | 2.19 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 17 mi |
| Shetucket River near WillimanticRiver gauge, Shetucket River | 2.70 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Salmon River near East Hampton higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.54 ft.
What is a normal level for the Salmon River near East Hampton in late October?
The median for late October is 2.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.12 ft and 3.36 ft, based on 30 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 Salmon River near East Hampton today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.60 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Salmon River near East Hampton rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.35 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Salmon River near East Hampton normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 30 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:01193500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.55221, -72.44924(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 | 2.60 ft | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 63.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon River near East Hampton (usgs:01193500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/salmon-river-near-east-hampton
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