Chicopee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Chicopee River is flowing at 499 cfs at Indian Orchard, MA — 169% of normal for the date and down 19% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chicopee 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 Indian Orchard, the Chicopee River is running 499 cfs — 169% of normal, down 19% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 169% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Indian Orchard (-19%).
How the Chicopee 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
- Indian Orchard126 ft 499 cfs169%
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 Chicopee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (169%).
Chicopee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chicopee River At Indian Orchard MA
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 01177000 |
499 cfs | 169% | -19% | 4.66 ft | 7.3 ft below | 126 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 Chicopee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chicopee 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).
Chicopee River
The Chicopee River is a 26-mile long waterway that runs through western Massachusetts, starting in the town of Ludlow and flowing into the Connecticut River in Chicopee. The river has a long history, as it was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation, with several dams and reservoirs along its course, including the Chicopee River Dam and the Cabot Station Hydroelectric Plant. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, and is home to a variety of fish species, including trout, bass, and catfish. The Chicopee River watershed is also an important agricultural area, with farms and orchards located along its banks.
Fishing near the Chicopee River
About the Chicopee River
How is the Chicopee River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Chicopee River is flowing at 499 cfs at Indian Orchard, MA, about 169% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chicopee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chicopee River is at 169% 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 Chicopee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Indian Orchard (12.0 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.