Quaboag River at West Brimfield water level

Name: Quaboag River at West Brimfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Quaboag River, Massachusetts, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

3.10ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 111 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Quaboag River at West Brimfield, where the gauge shows 3.10 ft.

It is 3.90 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.07 ft – 3.15 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 15.36 ftAugust 19, 1955

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

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

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.36 ft	August 19, 1955
2	11.80 ft	September 21, 1938
3	9.39 ft	March 23, 1972
4	9.32 ft	October 16, 2005
5	9.32 ft	October 15, 2005
6	8.90 ft	July 18, 2021
7	8.75 ft	March 12, 1936
8	8.62 ft	March 18, 1936
9	7.78 ft	April 7, 1987
10	7.66 ft	June 2, 1984

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:06 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min First quarter 51%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ware River at Gibbs CrossingRiver gauge, Ware River	2.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	3.8 mi
Swift River at West WareRiver gauge, Swift River	126 cfs	High	±0	7 mi
Quinebaug River below E Brimfield Dam at FiskdaleRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	80.7 cfs	Normal	−4.2 cfs	9 mi
Quinebaug River below Westville Dam near SouthbridgeRiver gauge, Quinebaug River	91.3 cfs	Normal	−9.7 cfs	13 mi
Chicopee River at Indian OrchardRiver gauge, Chicopee River	4.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	13 mi
Sevenmile River near SpencerRiver gauge, Sevenmile River	8.9 cfs	Normal	−0.9 cfs	14 mi
East Branch Swift River near HardwickRiver gauge, East Branch Swift River	16.2 cfs	Normal	−3.5 cfs	15 mi
Fort River near AmherstRiver gauge, Fort River	19.2 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Quaboag River at West Brimfield?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.90 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 Quaboag River at West Brimfield today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT, the water level was 3.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Quaboag River at West Brimfield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Quaboag River at West Brimfield normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Quaboag River at West Brimfield?

The highest level on record is 15.36 ft on August 19, 1955.

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:01176000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.18232, -72.26369 (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	3.10 ft	2026-10-18 15:00	Provisional
Flow	111 cfs	2026-10-18 15:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Quaboag River at West Brimfield (usgs:01176000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/quaboag-river-at-west-brimfield

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer