Saugatuck River near Westport water level

Name: Saugatuck River near Westport water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Saugatuck River, Connecticut, United States

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

3.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 93.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at Saugatuck River near Westport: the latest reading is 3.68 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.67 ft – 3.79 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Saugatuck River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Saugatuck River near ReddingRiver gauge, Saugatuck River	21.0 cfs	Normal	−2.8 cfs	9 mi
Saugatuck River below Saugatuck Reservoir near Lyons PlainRiver gauge, Saugatuck River	11.4 cfs	Normal	±0	5.2 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Norwalk River at South WiltonRiver gauge, Norwalk River	26.3 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	2.9 mi
Sasco Brook near SouthportRiver gauge, Sasco Brook	1.42 ft	High	−0.01 ft	3.3 mi
Aspetuck River at AspetuckRiver gauge, Aspetuck River	47.3 cfs	Very high	+2.9 cfs	4.5 mi
Mill River near FairfieldRiver gauge, Mill River	11.8 cfs	Normal	+1.3 cfs	4.9 mi
Rooster River at FairfieldRiver gauge, Rooster River	12.9 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	8 mi
Fivemile River near New CanaanRiver gauge, Fivemile River	1.86 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Ridgefield Brook at Shields Lane near RidgefieldRiver gauge, Ridgefield Brook	3.8 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	12 mi
Rippowam River at StamfordRiver gauge, Rippowam River	17.3 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	12 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 Saugatuck River near Westport today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Saugatuck River near Westport rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Saugatuck River near Westport normal?

High 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:01209500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.17073, -73.36482 (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	3.68 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional
Flow	93.7 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Saugatuck River near Westport (usgs:01209500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/saugatuck-river-near-westport

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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