Farmington River At Tariffville, Ct. Realtime Data
FARMINGTON RIVER AT TARIFFVILLE, CT.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
354
Discharge (cfs)
1.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 354 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.27 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 398 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The constituents of the flow include precipitation, groundwater, and runoff from surrounding areas. There are several tributaries that contribute to the river, including the Salmon Brook and the Pequabuck River. The river is also impacted by dams, including the Tariffville Dam, which was built in the 1820s for industrial use. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences high flows in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology include the presence of brown trout and the river's designation as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service.
August 27, 2026
| Elevation | 161.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.27 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 354.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 22.4 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Year Over Year Average | 389 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 14,700 cfs |
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