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SwedenConnecticut River at Montague City water level
River gauge, Connecticut River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9,600 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Connecticut River at Montague City is at 10.26 ft, in the normal range.
It is 17.74 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft.
It has risen 2.95 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM. There is still 17.74 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 7.14 ft and 11.16 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 49.20 ftMarch 19, 1936
- Forecast peak
- 8.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Connecticut River at Montague City
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 28.00 ft, 17.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 44.00 ft
- This is a dangerous flood situation. Areas along the reach of the Connecticut River from the Vermont border to Northampton should prepare for widespread flooding. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 40.00 ft
- Widespread river flooding is expected from Deerfield and Montague City south through Whately and Sunderland. Take action now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your emergency management officials. If asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 37.00 ft
- Flooding will expand into portions of Montague and Greenfield downstream through Sunderland and Whately. Some residential areas may become inundated and localized road closures may be needed.
- 35.00 ft
- Flooding will expand into portions of Montague and Greenfield downstream through Sunderland and Whately. Some residential areas may become inundated and localized road closures may be needed.
- 33.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield and Montague downstream through Hatfield.
- 31.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.
- 30.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas outside of levee protection is likely from Greenfield through Hatfield.
- 29.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas is expected primarily from Montague downstream through Sunderland and Whately.
- 28.00 ft
- Minor flooding is expected to overspread some of the farmland along the river from the Vermont border downstream through Hatfield and Hadley. Farming interests should take the necessary precautions to protect livestock and equipment.
- 10.26 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 | 49.20 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 2 | 44.74 ft | September 22, 1938 |
| 3 | 38.17 ft | May 31, 1984 |
| 4 | 38.13 ft | April 6, 1960 |
| 5 | 37.76 ft | December 31, 1948 |
| 6 | 37.56 ft | April 19, 1933 |
| 7 | 35.91 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 8 | 35.90 ft | March 23, 1948 |
| 9 | 35.89 ft | April 1, 1987 |
| 10 | 35.40 ft | March 28, 1953 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.22 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Connecticut River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River near DaltonRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 9.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.79 ft | 133 mi |
| Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 112 mi |
| Connecticut River at West LebanonRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 5.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.48 ft | 75 mi |
| Connecticut River at North WalpoleRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 6.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.91 ft | 38 mi |
| Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 8,800 cfs | Normal | +4,220 cfs | 9 mi |
| Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at HolyokeRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 6.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.47 ft | 27 mi |
| Connecticut River at ThompsonvilleRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 8.23 ft | Low | −0.34 ft | 41 mi |
| Connecticut River at HartfordTidal gauge, Connecticut River | 4.53 ft | Normal | +1.40 ft | 56 mi |
| Connecticut River at Middle HaddamTidal gauge, Connecticut River | 2.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.67 ft | 72 mi |
| Connecticut River at EssexEstuary gauge, Connecticut River | 1.02 ft | Low | +0.35 ft | 85 mi |
| Connecticut River at Old LymeEstuary gauge, Connecticut River | 0.98 ft | Low | +0.33 ft | 88 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield River near West DeerfieldRiver gauge, Deerfield River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 5.1 mi |
| South River near ConwayRiver gauge, South River | 21.3 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 7 mi |
| Millers River at ErvingRiver gauge, Millers River | 273 cfs | Normal | −83.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| North River at ShattuckvilleRiver gauge, North River | 2.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 9 mi |
| Green River near ColrainRiver gauge, Green River | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Avery Brook near WhatelyRiver gauge, Avery Brook | 4.4 cfs | High | −0.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| West Branch Swift River near ShutesburyRiver gauge, West Branch Swift River | 8.8 cfs | Normal | −2.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| Deerfield River at CharlemontRiver gauge, Deerfield River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Connecticut River at Montague City?
The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 17.74 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 Montague City today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 10.26 ft. Up 2.95 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Connecticut River at Montague City rising or falling?
Up 2.95 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Connecticut River at Montague City 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 Montague City?
The highest level on record is 49.20 ft on March 19, 1936.
Is Connecticut River at Montague City expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 7.20 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01170500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.58022, -72.57450(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 | 10.26 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9,600 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Connecticut River at Montague City (usgs:01170500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/connecticut-river-at-montague-city
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