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SwedenCharles River at Wellesley water level
River gauge, Charles River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 203 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Charles River at Wellesley, where the gauge shows 3.33 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.33 ft – 3.37 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.20 ftMarch 21, 1968
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.20 ft | March 21, 1968 |
| 2 | 6.11 ft | January 28, 1979 |
| 3 | 6.09 ft | February 5, 1976 |
| 4 | 5.59 ft | June 10, 1982 |
| 5 | 5.53 ft | June 18, 1998 |
| 6 | 5.52 ft | January 1, 1993 |
| 7 | 5.41 ft | March 26, 2001 |
| 8 | 5.16 ft | October 21, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Charles River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River at MedwayRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 15 mi |
| Charles River at DoverRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Charles River at WalthamRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Charles River at First St at CambridgeTidal gauge, Charles River | 107.71 ft | Normal | −0.09 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Reservoir at Dam near WalthamReservoir, Stony Brook Reservoir | 1.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Stony Brook Reservoir, Unnamed Tributary 1, near WestonRiver gauge, Stony Brook Reservoir, Unnamed Tributary 1, | 0.5 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| Stony Brook at RT 20 at WalthamRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 10.7 cfs | Low | −6.1 cfs | 4.2 mi |
| Stony Brook, Unnamed Tributary 1, near WalthamRiver gauge, Stony Brook, Unnamed Tributary 1, | 0.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 4.4 mi |
| Mother Brook at DedhamRiver gauge, Mother Brook | 108 cfs | Very high | −16.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Trout Brook at DoverRiver gauge, Trout Brook | 2.2 cfs | Normal | −1.2 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Stony Brook at Viles Street, near WestonRiver gauge, Stony Brook | 2.6 cfs | Low | −1.5 cfs | 5.7 mi |
| Hobbs Brook below Cambridge Reservoir near Kendall GreenReservoir, Hobbs Brook | 5.3 cfs | Normal | −1.8 cfs | 6.1 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 Charles River at Wellesley today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:35 AM EDT, the water level was 3.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Charles River at Wellesley rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Charles River at Wellesley normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Charles River at Wellesley?
The highest level on record is 6.20 ft on March 21, 1968.
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:01104200(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.31649, -71.22783(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 | 3.33 ft | 2026-10-18 04:35 | Provisional |
| Flow | 203 cfs | 2026-10-18 04:35 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Charles River at Wellesley (usgs:01104200). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/charles-river-at-wellesley
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