River levels

Connecticut River

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Connecticut River Levels

April 27 2024

188,262 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-19689.0 cfs (-17.18%) since yesterday
53.02% of normal • Low

Total streamflow across the Connecticut River was last observed at 94,915 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 188,262 acre-ft of water today; about 53% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 179,027 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2014-04-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at 548,550 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Connecticut R At Middle Haddam reporting a streamflow rate of 21,300 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Connecticut River At Montague City with a gauge stage of 12.85 ft. This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Connecticut River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,211 ft, the Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg.

Last Updated	2024-04-27
Streamflow	94,915.0 cfs
Percent of Normal	53.02%
Maximum	548,550.0 cfs 2014-04-17

About the connecticut river

The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England, stretching for 410 miles from its source in New Hampshire to its mouth at Long Island Sound. The river played a significant role in the industrial development of the region, serving as a major transportation route for goods and people. Today, the river is an important source of hydroelectric power, with several large dams and reservoirs along its length, including the Moore, Wilder, and Vernon dams. The river also supports a range of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, and provides water for agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley. Despite decades of pollution, the river has seen significant improvements in water quality and biodiversity in recent years due to restoration efforts.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg USGS 01129200	315 cfs	2.72 ft	-2.78
Connecticut River At North Stratford USGS 01129500	1170 cfs	4.08 ft	-7.87
Connecticut River Near Dalton USGS 01131500	2810 cfs	9.67 ft	-10.79
Connecticut River At Wells River USGS 01138500	4200 cfs	3.76 ft	-8.7
Connecticut River At West Lebanon USGS 01144500	7340 cfs	7.24 ft	-11.14
Connecticut River At North Walpole USGS 01154500	9580 cfs	10.23 ft	-15.96
Connecticut River At Montague City USGS 01170500	17000 cfs	12.85 ft	16.44
Connecticut R At Interstate 391 Bridge At Holyoke USGS 01172010	14700 cfs	9.05 ft	-28.29
Connecticut River At Thompsonville USGS 01184000	16500 cfs	9.42 ft	-29.79
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam USGS 01193050	21300 cfs	3.49 ft	-21.11

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