Fall River river
Total streamflow across the Fall River was last observed at 384 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 761 acre-ft of water today; about 79% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 483 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2026-04-18 when daily discharge volume was observed at 11,042 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Fall R At Fredonia reporting a streamflow rate of 335 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Fall River, with a gauge stage of 4.35 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Fall River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,734 ft, the Fall River Near Idaho Springs.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Fall River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Fall River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fall River Near Idaho Springs
CO
USGS 06717000
|
11 | 4.01 | 2.9 | 36% | 0 | 296 | 7,734 |
|
Fall R At Hot Springs Sd
SD
USGS 06402000
|
38 | 0.84 | 2.1 | 127% | 22 | 850 | 3,430 |
|
Fall R At Fredonia
KS
USGS 07169500
|
335 | 4.35 | 0.0 | 50% | 2 | 28,400 | 836 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Fall River
The Fall River is a 17-mile-long river located in Massachusetts. It has a rich history, having been utilized for water power by early settlers in the 18th century. Today, the river is used for recreational purposes, including fishing and kayaking. It is also home to several reservoirs, including the Watuppa Reservoir and the North Watuppa Pond. These reservoirs serve as a source of drinking water for the surrounding communities. Additionally, there are several dams along the river, including the Copicut Reservoir Dam and the Tiverton Dam. These dams play a crucial role in managing water levels and preventing flooding. The Fall River is an important resource for both agricultural and recreational purposes, and its management and conservation are crucial for the surrounding communities.
Recreation along the Fall River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Fall River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Fall River
Where does the data for the Fall River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.