-8.3 cfs (-7.49%) since yesterday
20.1% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Charles River
was last observed at
103
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
203
acre-ft of water today; about 20%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
510 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,509 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Charles River At Wellesley
reporting a streamflow rate of 36 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Charles River, with a gauge stage of
2.82 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Charles River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 129 ft, the
Charles River At Medway.
Last Updated
2024-10-11
Streamflow
102.58 cfs
Percent of Normal
20.1%
Maximum
5,509.0 cfs
2024-01-14
About the charles river
The Charles River is a 80-mile long river in Massachusetts that runs from Hopkinton to Boston and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It has played an important role in the history of Massachusetts, serving as a source of water for early settlers and as a key transportation route for trade. Today, it is also used for recreation, with parks and walking trails lining its banks. The river is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, which operates several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Wachusett Reservoir and the Quabbin Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water for Boston and surrounding communities. The river also supports agricultural activities such as cranberry farming, and is home to a variety of fish and wildlife species.
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