Weekeepeemee River at Hotchkissville water level
River gauge, Weekeepeemee River, Connecticut, United States
Right now
High for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 30.0 cfs
History
20252026
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.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer