Streamflow discharge was last observed at 470 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.50 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,357 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is fed by several tributaries and regulated by several dams. The river's flow providers include precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater. The seasonal trends of the river show a peak in flow during the spring from snowmelt and rainfall. During the summer, the flow decreases due to drought conditions. The river's hydrology is unique due to the presence of many dams, including the Stevenson Dam, which was built in 1919. Interesting facts about the Housatonic River include its designation as a National Wild and Scenic River and its use as a source of drinking water for nearby communities. It is important to monitor this river's flow and water quality to ensure its continued use for people and wildlife alike.
| Elevation | 38.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.5 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 470.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 258.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 8.7 mg/l |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 7.3 std units |
| Temperature, water, degC | 17.1 deg C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, % saturation | 91.0 % saturatn |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Year Over Year Average | 473 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 45,800 cfs |