Green River near Colrain water level

Name: Green River near Colrain water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Green River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.90ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 36.0 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Green River near Colrain, where the gauge shows 2.90 ft.

It is 4.10 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.90 ft – 3.21 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.31 ftAugust 28, 2011

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.31 ft	August 28, 2011
2	9.14 ft	October 9, 2005
3	9.10 ft	December 18, 2023
4	9.04 ft	October 30, 2017
5	8.22 ft	February 25, 2016
6	8.20 ft	December 21, 1973
7	8.09 ft	March 31, 1987
8	7.88 ft	November 12, 1995
9	7.64 ft	April 5, 1984
10	7.59 ft	April 1, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Green River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Green River near Great BarringtonRiver gauge, Green River	36.9 cfs	Normal	−9.3 cfs	51 mi
Green River at WilliamstownRiver gauge, Green River	33.1 cfs	Normal	−4.8 cfs	27 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North River at ShattuckvilleRiver gauge, North River	2.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.31 ft	5.3 mi
Connecticut River at Montague CityRiver gauge, Connecticut River	7.18 ft	Below flood stage	−2.38 ft	10 mi
Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River	7,180 cfs	Normal	+690 cfs	10 mi
Deerfield River at CharlemontRiver gauge, Deerfield River	2.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	11 mi
Ashuelot River at HinsdaleRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	4.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi
South River near ConwayRiver gauge, South River	23.6 cfs	Normal	−10.3 cfs	11 mi
Deerfield River near West DeerfieldRiver gauge, Deerfield River	2.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Millers River at ErvingRiver gauge, Millers River	336 cfs	Normal	−10.0 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Green River near Colrain?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.10 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 Green River near Colrain today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.90 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Green River near Colrain rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Green River near Colrain normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Green River near Colrain?

The highest level on record is 13.31 ft on August 28, 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:01170100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.70342, -72.67065 (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	2.90 ft	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional
Flow	36.0 cfs	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-18 18:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Green River near Colrain (usgs:01170100). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/green-river-near-colrain

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