Assabet River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Assabet River is flowing at 173 cfs at Maynard, MA — 422% of normal for the date and down 39% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Assabet River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Maynard, the Assabet River is running 173 cfs — 422% of normal, down 39% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 422% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Maynard (-39%).
How the Assabet River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Maynard154 ft 173 cfs422%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Assabet River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (422%).
Assabet River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Assabet River At Maynard MA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 01097000 |
173 cfs | 422% | -39% | 2.55 ft | 2.5 ft below | 154 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Assabet River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Assabet River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Assabet River
The Assabet River is a 31-mile-long river that flows through eastern Massachusetts. It has a rich history of being used for transportation, industry, and agriculture. Today, it is a popular destination for recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking. The river has several reservoirs and dams that were built to provide drinking water for the surrounding communities, such as the White Pond and Fort Pond Reservoirs. In addition, there are several hydroelectric dams, including the Oxbow, Waltham, and Lowell Dams. The Assabet River is also important for agriculture, as it provides irrigation water for local farms. However, the river has faced challenges such as pollution and dam removal in recent years, leading to efforts to restore and protect this vital waterway.
Fishing near the Assabet River
About the Assabet River
How is the Assabet River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Assabet River is flowing at 173 cfs at Maynard, MA, about 422% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Assabet River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Assabet River is at 422% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Assabet River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Maynard (5.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.