West Branch Farmington River Near New Boston, Ma Realtime Data
WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER NEAR NEW BOSTON, MA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
29
Discharge (cfs)
2.4
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01185500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 28 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.35 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 30 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several small tributaries and has a few dams along its course. Seasonal trends show that the river's flow is highest in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, and lowest in the summer and fall. The hydrology of the West Branch Farmington River is significant as it is part of the larger Farmington River watershed, which provides drinking water to over 700,000 people. A quirky fact about the river is that it is a popular location for fly fishing, with anglers coming from all over to try their luck in the river's waters.
July 20, 2026
| Elevation | 776.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.35 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 27.5 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 93% |
| Year Over Year Average | 31 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,650 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.08, -73.07 |
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