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Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville water level

River gauge, Weekeepeemee River, Connecticut, United States

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Right now

High for late October

Water level

2.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
30.0 cfs
1.5 2.0 2.5

History

History
1.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 211.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
23ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 2123ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
234ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026234ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
234ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026234ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville: the latest reading is 2.40 ft, above normal for late October.

That puts it 0.43 ft above the median of 1.97 ft for late October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.17 ft (+0.23 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.14 ft – 2.92 ft.

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

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.97 ft0.43 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.61 ft – 2.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
2.17 ft+0.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.14 ft – 2.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.04 ft – 4.03 ft

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 07:12 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min Waxing gibbous 75%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Nonewaug River at MinortownRiver gauge, Nonewaug River 3.15 ft Very high −0.01 ft 2.4 mi
Pomperaug River at SouthburyRiver gauge, Pomperaug River 3.07 ft Normal −0.05 ft 5.3 mi
Naugatuck River at WaterburyRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 124 cfs Normal −14.0 cfs 8 mi
Pootatuck River at Sandy HookRiver gauge, Pootatuck River 25.0 cfs Normal −2.5 cfs 10 mi
Pootatuck River at BerkshireRiver gauge, Pootatuck River 17.5 cfs Normal −2.2 cfs 11 mi
Naugatuck River at ThomastonRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 1.93 ft Normal −0.03 ft 11 mi
Naugatuck River at Beacon FallsRiver gauge, Naugatuck River 1.69 ft Normal −0.09 ft 11 mi
Still River at Route 7 at Brookfield CenterRiver gauge, Still River 7.20 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 12 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville compare with last year?

It is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.17 ft.

What is a normal level for the Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville in late October?

The median for late October is 1.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.61 ft and 2.69 ft, based on 23 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 Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville normal?

High for late October. Compared with 23 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:01203805 (Agency page)
Coordinates
41.55771, -73.21535 (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 2.40 ft 2026-10-21 06:15 Provisional
Flow 30.0 cfs 2026-10-21 06:15 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville (usgs:01203805). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/connecticut/weekeepeemee-river-at-hotchkissville

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.