-20838.0 cfs (-22.52%) since yesterday
146.44% of Normal
•
10 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Connecticut River
was last observed at
71,699
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
142,213
acre-ft of water today; about 146%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
48,963 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-04-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at
548,550 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Connecticut R At Middle Haddam
reporting a streamflow rate of 32,200 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Connecticut River At North Walpole
with a gauge stage of 9.2 ft.
This river is monitored from 10 different streamgauging stations along the Connecticut River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,211 ft, the
Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg.
Last Updated
2023-09-27
Streamflow
71,699.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
146.44%
Maximum
548,550.0 cfs
2014-04-17
About the connecticut river
The Connecticut River is the longest river in New England, stretching for 410 miles from its source in New Hampshire to its mouth at Long Island Sound. The river played a significant role in the industrial development of the region, serving as a major transportation route for goods and people. Today, the river is an important source of hydroelectric power, with several large dams and reservoirs along its length, including the Moore, Wilder, and Vernon dams. The river also supports a range of recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and hiking, and provides water for agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley. Despite decades of pollution, the river has seen significant improvements in water quality and biodiversity in recent years due to restoration efforts.