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SwedenOtter River at Otter River water level
River gauge, Otter River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 35.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Otter River at Otter River, where the gauge shows 1.03 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.03 ft – 1.21 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millers River near WinchendonRiver gauge, Millers River | 117 cfs | Normal | +19.7 cfs | 7 mi |
| Priest Brook near WinchendonRiver gauge, Priest Brook | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Ware River near BarreRiver gauge, Ware River | 39.5 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| North Nashua River at FitchburgRiver gauge, North Nashua River | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Ware River at Intake Works near BarreRiver gauge, Ware River | 61.1 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 14 mi |
| East Branch Swift River near HardwickRiver gauge, East Branch Swift River | 14.6 cfs | Normal | −1.6 cfs | 17 mi |
| North Nashua River near LeominsterRiver gauge, North Nashua River | 116 cfs | Normal | −19.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Stillwater River near SterlingRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 30.4 cfs | High | +2.8 cfs | 18 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 Otter River at Otter River today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.03 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Otter River at Otter River rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Otter River at Otter River normal?
Normal 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:01163200(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.58842, -72.04091(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 | 1.03 ft | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Otter River at Otter River (usgs:01163200). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/otter-river-at-otter-river
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