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SwedenParker River at Byfield water level
River gauge, Parker River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.1 cfs
History
What this means
The Parker River at Byfield is at 0.14 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.12 ft and 0.21 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
Floating and fishing near Parker River at Byfield
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack River at NewburyportEstuary gauge, Merrimack River | −1.75 ft | Very low | +0.07 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Ipswich River near IpswichRiver gauge, Ipswich River | 3.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| Merrimack River at LawrenceRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 10.94 ft | Normal | +0.44 ft | 11 mi |
| Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at AndoverRiver gauge, Shawsheen River | 23.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 12 mi |
| Ipswich River at South MiddletonRiver gauge, Ipswich River | 17.3 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 13 mi |
| Spicket River near MethuenRiver gauge, Spicket River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Spicket River at North SalemRiver gauge, Spicket River | 1.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Exeter River at Haigh Road, near BrentwoodRiver gauge, Exeter River | 20.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 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 Parker River at Byfield today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 0.14 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Parker River at Byfield rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Parker River at Byfield 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:01101000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.75287, -70.94561(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 | 0.14 ft | 2026-10-18 15:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Parker River at Byfield (usgs:01101000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/parker-river-at-byfield
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