Charles River At Wellesley, Ma Realtime Data
CHARLES RIVER AT WELLESLEY, MA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
64
Discharge (cfs)
2.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 62 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.91 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 65 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river receives water from various sources, including stormwater runoff, groundwater, and tributaries such as the Cochituate Brook. The river is regulated by the Lake Cochituate Dam, which can affect flow rates. Seasonal trends in flow include increases in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and decreases in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the Charles River at Wellesley is impacted by various factors, including weather patterns and human activities such as development and land use changes. Interestingly, the Charles River has been the subject of a famous song, "Charlie on the MTA," which references the river's role in Boston transportation history.
August 3, 2026
| Elevation | 67.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.91 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 61.8 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 80% |
| Year Over Year Average | 81 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,350 cfs |
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