+112.0 cfs (+9.17%) since yesterday
85.32% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Charles River
was last observed at
1,334
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,646
acre-ft of water today; about 85%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,564 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,509 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Charles River At Waltham
reporting a streamflow rate of 469 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Charles River At Wellesley
with a gauge stage of 3.76 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Charles River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 129 ft, the
Charles River At Medway.
Last Updated
2024-05-01
Streamflow
1,334.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
85.32%
Maximum
5,509.0 cfs
2024-01-14
About the charles river
The Charles River is a 80-mile long river in Massachusetts that runs from Hopkinton to Boston and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It has played an important role in the history of Massachusetts, serving as a source of water for early settlers and as a key transportation route for trade. Today, it is also used for recreation, with parks and walking trails lining its banks. The river is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, which operates several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Wachusett Reservoir and the Quabbin Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water for Boston and surrounding communities. The river also supports agricultural activities such as cranberry farming, and is home to a variety of fish and wildlife species.
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