Chicopee River at Indian Orchard water level

Name: Chicopee River at Indian Orchard water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chicopee River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.72ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 537 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Chicopee River at Indian Orchard, where the gauge shows 4.72 ft.

It is 7.28 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.66 ft – 4.81 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 22.14 ftAugust 19, 1955
Forecast peak: 4.70 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: This is a life threatening flood situation. People along the Chicopee River should seek a safe shelter, inland of the river. Know the alternate routes of travel to avoid driving into flooded areas. Act quickly and follow the directions of your local emergency management officals.
16.00 ft: Significant flooding will occur along the Chicopee River. If you are in a flood prone location, act immediately to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
12.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding is likely. Some roadways along the river may become impassable. Do not venture into these areas. Be especially careful near flooded roadways. Never try to cross a flooded road, the road could be damaged or washed out.
4.72 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.14 ft	August 19, 1955
2	13.96 ft	May 31, 1984
3	12.92 ft	October 15, 2005
4	12.20 ft	March 7, 1979
5	10.74 ft	April 17, 1996
6	7.66 ft	March 9, 1995

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.65 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 56° 28° – Wind 5 mph

19 Mon 60° 38° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 65° 40° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 57° 40° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 64° 38° – Wind 10 mph

23 Fri 58° 39° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 58° 34° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 55%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at HolyokeRiver gauge, Connecticut River	5.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.72 ft	5.3 mi
Westfield River near WestfieldRiver gauge, Westfield River	4.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.38 ft	10 mi
Swift River at West WareRiver gauge, Swift River	124 cfs	High	−2.0 cfs	12 mi
Connecticut River at ThompsonvilleRiver gauge, Connecticut River	8.32 ft	Low	−0.16 ft	13 mi
Quaboag River at West BrimfieldRiver gauge, Quaboag River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	13 mi
Mill River at NorthamptonRiver gauge, Mill River	5.84 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	13 mi
Ware River at Gibbs CrossingRiver gauge, Ware River	2.41 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	13 mi
Fort River near AmherstRiver gauge, Fort River	17.2 cfs	Normal	−4.9 cfs	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Chicopee River at Indian Orchard?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 7.28 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 Chicopee River at Indian Orchard today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chicopee River at Indian Orchard rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Chicopee River at Indian Orchard normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chicopee River at Indian Orchard?

The highest level on record is 22.14 ft on August 19, 1955.

Is Chicopee River at Indian Orchard expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.60 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01177000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.16065, -72.51398 (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	4.72 ft	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional
Flow	537 cfs	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional

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