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SwedenEast Branch Swift River near Hardwick water level
River gauge, East Branch Swift River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 14.6 cfs
History
What this means
The East Branch Swift River near Hardwick is at 19.42 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 19.41 ft and 19.46 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near East Branch Swift River near Hardwick
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch Swift River near ShutesburyRiver gauge, West Branch Swift River | 8.8 cfs | Normal | −2.9 cfs | 8 mi |
| Ware River at Intake Works near BarreRiver gauge, Ware River | 62.1 cfs | Normal | −5.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Swift River at West WareRiver gauge, Swift River | 126 cfs | High | +2.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Ware River at Gibbs CrossingRiver gauge, Ware River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 11 mi |
| Ware River near BarreRiver gauge, Ware River | 40.5 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Fort River near AmherstRiver gauge, Fort River | 15.9 cfs | Normal | −3.3 cfs | 14 mi |
| Quaboag River at West BrimfieldRiver gauge, Quaboag River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Sevenmile River near SpencerRiver gauge, Sevenmile River | 6.7 cfs | Normal | −2.1 cfs | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
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 East Branch Swift River near Hardwick today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 19.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East Branch Swift River near Hardwick rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Branch Swift River near Hardwick normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01174500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.39342, -72.23841(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 | 19.42 ft | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Swift River near Hardwick (usgs:01174500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/east-branch-swift-river-near-hardwick
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