Hockanum River Flow Today
As of October 26, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Hockanum River is flowing at 80 cfs near East Hartford, CT — 129% of normal for the date and down 12% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Hockanum 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 East Hartford, the Hockanum River is running 80 cfs — 129% of normal, down 12% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 129% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at East Hartford (-12%).
How the Hockanum 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
- East Hartford88 ft 80 cfs129%
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 Hockanum River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (129%).
Hockanum River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hockanum River Near East Hartford CT
Oct 26, 3:30 AM · USGS 01192500 |
80 cfs | 129% | -12% | 2.18 ft | 6.8 ft below | 88 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 Hockanum River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hockanum 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).
Hockanum River
The Hockanum River is located in Connecticut and flows for approximately 20 miles from Manchester to East Hartford before emptying into the Connecticut River. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation, as a source of power for mills and factories, and as a dumping site for industrial waste. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and kayaking. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Bolton Notch Pond, East Hartford Reservoir, and the Lower Hockanum Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water for the surrounding communities and also serve as recreational areas for boating and fishing. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks.
Fishing near the Hockanum River
About the Hockanum River
How is the Hockanum River flowing right now?
As of October 26, 2026, the Hockanum River is flowing at 80 cfs near East Hartford, CT, about 129% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hockanum River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Hockanum River is at 129% 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 Hockanum River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for East Hartford (9.0 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.