French River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the French River is flowing at 65 cfs at N Grosvenordale, CT — 185% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. 1 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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French 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 N Grosvenordale, the French River is running 65 cfs — 185% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 185% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at N Grosvenordale (-18%).
How the French 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
- N Grosvenordale348 ft 65 cfs185%
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 French River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (185%).
French River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
French River Below Dam MA
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 01124350 |
2.7 cfs | · | · | 0.66 ft | 475 ft |
|
French River At Webster MA
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 01125000 |
7.5 cfs | · | · | 4.30 ft | 423 ft |
|
French River At N Grosvenordale CT
Oct 3, 3:15 AM · USGS 01125100 |
65 cfs | 185% | -18% | 6.89 ft | 348 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 French River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
French 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
French River
The French River is a major river in Ontario, Canada, stretching 110 km from Lake Nipissing to Georgian Bay. It has a rich history, having been used by First Nations communities for thousands of years, and becoming an important route for fur traders in the 17th century. The river's hydrology is unique, with a series of interconnected waterways, rapids, and waterfalls. There are four major hydroelectric dams and reservoirs along the river, which provide electricity to the surrounding communities. The French River is also a popular recreational area, offering camping, fishing, and boating activities, as well as being a major tourist destination. The river also plays an important role in the region's agricultural industry, providing irrigation to local farms.
Fishing near the French River
About the French River
How is the French River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the French River is flowing at 65 cfs at N Grosvenordale, CT, about 185% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the French River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the French River is at 185% 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.
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.