West Branch Farmington River near New Boston water level

Name: West Branch Farmington River near New Boston water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, West Branch Farmington River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.87ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 87.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The West Branch Farmington River near New Boston is at 2.87 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.13 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.87 ft and 3.86 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.06 ftAugust 19, 1955

Floating and fishing near West Branch Farmington River near New Boston

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.13 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Water reaches Route 8 near Otis.
2.87 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.06 ft	August 19, 1955
2	12.94 ft	September 21, 1938
3	11.20 ft	March 12, 1936
4	10.96 ft	August 28, 2011
5	10.65 ft	March 18, 1936
6	10.50 ft	December 31, 1948
7	10.06 ft	November 25, 1950
8	9.42 ft	November 3, 1927
9	9.35 ft	October 16, 1955
10	9.25 ft	March 17, 1948

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the West Branch Farmington River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Farmington River at RivertonRiver gauge, West Branch Farmington River	3.78 ft	Normal	±0	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hubbard River near West HartlandRiver gauge, Hubbard River	23.5 cfs	Normal	−3.3 cfs	7 mi
Still River at RobertsvilleRiver gauge, Still River	1.84 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Walker Brook near Becket CenterRiver gauge, Walker Brook	2.4 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	13 mi
Housatonic River near Ashley FallsRiver gauge, Housatonic River	423 cfs	Normal	−54.0 cfs	13 mi
West Branch Westfield River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, West Branch Westfield River	3.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	14 mi
Housatonic River at Falls VillageRiver gauge, Housatonic River	2.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	17 mi
Housatonic River near Great BarringtonRiver gauge, Housatonic River	2.32 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	18 mi
Westfield River at KnightvilleRiver gauge, Westfield River	156 cfs	Normal	±0	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the West Branch Farmington River near New Boston?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.13 ft below it.

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 West Branch Farmington River near New Boston today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.87 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is West Branch Farmington River near New Boston rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Branch Farmington River near New Boston normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at West Branch Farmington River near New Boston?

The highest level on record is 14.06 ft on August 19, 1955.

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:01185500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.07886, -73.07288 (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	2.87 ft	2026-10-20 23:15	Provisional
Flow	87.0 cfs	2026-10-20 23:15	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer