West Branch Farmington River At Riverton, Ct Realtime Data
WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
119
Discharge (cfs)
3.7
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01186000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 119 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.67 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 121 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The flow is influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, with higher flows occurring in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. The river is also impacted by the Goodwin Dam, which regulates water levels and releases water as needed. The river is important for recreational activities, such as fishing and kayaking, and is home to a variety of fish species. Interestingly, the West Branch Farmington River was designated as a Wild and Scenic River by Congress in 1994, highlighting its ecological and cultural significance.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 508.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.67 ft |
| Temperature, water, °C | 7.9 deg C |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 119.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 47% |
| Year Over Year Average | 256 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,010 cfs |
| Geolocation | 41.96, -73.02 |
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