Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth water level
River gauge, Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth reads 72.42 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 72.42 ft, based on 20 years of readings, and the gauge is right on it. On the same day last year the reading was 72.74 ft, a difference of −0.32 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 70.88 ft and 73.23 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 72.42 ft0.00 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 70.97 ft – 72.85 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 72.74 ft−0.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 70.88 ft – 73.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 70.88 ft – 73.37 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.40 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmans Pond Fish Ladder at East WeymouthRiver gauge, Whitmans Pond Fish Ladder | 7.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Old Swamp River near South WeymouthRiver gauge, Old Swamp River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Monatiquot River at East BraintreeTidal gauge, Monatiquot River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Weir River at Leavitt Street at HinghamRiver gauge, Weir River | 19.5 cfs | High | −2.3 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Town Brook at QuincyTidal gauge, Town Brook | 4.1 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 4.3 mi |
| Town Brook at Diversion Tunnel at QuincyRiver gauge, Town Brook | 16.52 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Neponset River at Milton VillageEstuary gauge, Neponset River | 170 cfs | Normal | −24.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Indian Head River at HanoverTidal gauge, Indian Head River | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth higher than last year?
No, it is 0.32 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 72.74 ft.
What is a normal level for Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 72.42 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 70.97 ft and 72.85 ft, based on 20 years of records.
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 Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM EDT, the water level was 72.42 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01105606(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.21083, -70.92944(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 | 72.42 ft | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Whitmans Pond, Whitmans Pond Dam at E. Weymouth (usgs:01105606). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/whitmans-pond-whitmans-pond-dam-at-e-weymouth
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