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SwedenFort River near Amherst water level
River gauge, Fort River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 19.2 cfs
History
What this means
The Fort River near Amherst is at 1.18 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.08 ft and 1.27 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 Fort River near Amherst
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill River at NorthamptonRiver gauge, Mill River | 5.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.28 ft | 9 mi |
| West Branch Swift River near ShutesburyRiver gauge, West Branch Swift River | 11.7 cfs | Normal | −6.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Swift River at West WareRiver gauge, Swift River | 126 cfs | High | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Avery Brook near WhatelyRiver gauge, Avery Brook | 4.9 cfs | High | −1.7 cfs | 11 mi |
| Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at HolyokeRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 6.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.82 ft | 13 mi |
| Chicopee River at Indian OrchardRiver gauge, Chicopee River | 4.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 14 mi |
| East Branch Swift River near HardwickRiver gauge, East Branch Swift River | 16.2 cfs | Normal | −3.5 cfs | 14 mi |
| Deerfield River near West DeerfieldRiver gauge, Deerfield River | 2.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 14 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 Fort River near Amherst today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.18 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fort River near Amherst rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fort River near Amherst 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:01171300(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.35842, -72.50592(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.18 ft | 2026-10-18 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fort River near Amherst (usgs:01171300). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/fort-river-near-amherst
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