+118.4 cfs (+19.95%) since yesterday
78.59% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Ware River
was last observed at
712
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,412
acre-ft of water today; about 79%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
906 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-01-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
4,728 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ware River At Gibbs Crossing
reporting a streamflow rate of 400 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Ware River At Intake Works Near Barre
with a gauge stage of 4.95 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Ware River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 738 ft, the
Ware River Near Barre.
Last Updated
2024-05-01
Streamflow
712.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
78.59%
Maximum
4,727.5 cfs
2019-01-25
About the ware river
The Ware River is a tributary of the Chicopee River, located in central Massachusetts. It is approximately 35 miles long and has a history dating back to the 1600s. The river's hydrology has changed significantly over the years due to the construction of reservoirs and dams, including the Quabbin Reservoir, which was built in the 1930s to provide drinking water to Boston. Other notable reservoirs include the Ware River Reservoir and the Birch Hill Dam. The river has a variety of recreational uses, including fishing and boating. It also supports local agriculture, with farms utilizing the river for irrigation. Despite the changes to its flow and function, the Ware River remains an important natural resource for the region.