Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke water level

Name: Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Connecticut River, Massachusetts, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

5.90ft Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT (22 min ago)

Flow: 6,380 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke is at 5.90 ft, in the normal range.

It is 20.60 ft below the flood stage of 26.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.41 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.49 ft and 7.11 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: 27.73 ftAugust 30, 2011

Floating and fishing near Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke

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

Flood stage here is 26.50 ft, 20.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

32.50 ft: This is a serious flood episode. Follow the direction of your local emergency management officals. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately. All flood protection measures must be rushed to completion in flood prone areas. Flooding is likely from below the Holyoke Dam through Chicopee and West Springfield.
29.00 ft: Flooding will continue to spead across low lying areas from Holyoke south through Agawam. Inundation of areas which are outside of local levee protection is likely.
28.00 ft: Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river which fall outside of levees and flood protection walls.
26.50 ft: Lowland flooding is expected along the Connecticut River below the Holyoke Dam south to Agawam and Longmeadow.
5.90 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.73 ft	August 30, 2011
2	26.39 ft	October 10, 2005
3	25.27 ft	April 17, 2007
4	25.20 ft	April 2, 2004
5	25.04 ft	April 4, 2005
6	22.94 ft	March 31, 2003
7	22.06 ft	December 13, 2008

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 65° 38° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 57° 40° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 65° 40° – Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 57° 37° – Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 62° 35° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 66° 38° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 71° 44° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Connecticut River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	139 mi
Connecticut River at West LebanonRiver gauge, Connecticut River	4.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	102 mi
Connecticut River at North WalpoleRiver gauge, Connecticut River	7.01 ft	Below flood stage	+0.17 ft	65 mi
Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River	2,630 cfs	Very low	−6,670.0 cfs	35 mi
Connecticut River at Montague CityRiver gauge, Connecticut River	8.16 ft	Below flood stage	−3.00 ft	27 mi
Connecticut River at ThompsonvilleRiver gauge, Connecticut River	8.21 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	14 mi
Connecticut River at HartfordTidal gauge, Connecticut River	3.28 ft	Normal	−1.25 ft	29 mi
Connecticut River at Middle HaddamTidal gauge, Connecticut River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.88 ft	45 mi
Connecticut River at EssexEstuary gauge, Connecticut River	2.24 ft	Very high	+0.84 ft	59 mi
Connecticut River at Old LymeEstuary gauge, Connecticut River	2.23 ft	Very high	+1.25 ft	62 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chicopee River at Indian OrchardRiver gauge, Chicopee River	4.69 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	5.3 mi
Westfield River near WestfieldRiver gauge, Westfield River	3.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	7 mi
Mill River at NorthamptonRiver gauge, Mill River	5.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	9 mi
Fort River near AmherstRiver gauge, Fort River	13.6 cfs	Low	−2.3 cfs	13 mi
Westfield River at KnightvilleRiver gauge, Westfield River	162 cfs	Normal	−13.0 cfs	15 mi
West Branch Westfield River at HuntingtonRiver gauge, West Branch Westfield River	3.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	15 mi
Swift River at West WareRiver gauge, Swift River	126 cfs	High	±0	15 mi
Stony Brook near West SuffieldRiver gauge, Stony Brook	4.2 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke?

The official flood stage is 26.50 ft. The level is currently 20.60 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 Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.90 ft. Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke rising or falling?

Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke?

The highest level on record is 27.73 ft on August 30, 2011.

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:01172010 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.19147, -72.60931 (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	5.90 ft	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional
Flow	6,380 cfs	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

<iframe src="https://nivelmap.com/embed/15495?lang=en" width="360" height="230" style="border:0;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" title="Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke water level"></iframe>

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke (usgs:01172010). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/connecticut-river-at-i-391-bridge-at-holyoke

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