West Branch Swift River Near Shutesbury, Ma Realtime Data
WEST BRANCH SWIFT RIVER NEAR SHUTESBURY, MA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
2
Discharge (cfs)
1.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01174565
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.09 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by precipitation and snowmelt, with potential tributaries such as the East Branch Swift River and Quabbin Reservoir. Seasonal trends show higher flow in the spring and lower flow in the summer and fall. However, interestingly, the river flow can be affected by dam releases from the Quabbin Reservoir. The hydrology of this area is important for understanding the water supply and ecosystem health of the region.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 536.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.09 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 33% |
| Year Over Year Average | 7 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 616 cfs |
| Geolocation | 42.46, -72.38 |
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