Housatonic River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Housatonic River is flowing at 588 cfs at Gaylordsville, CT — 120% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 197 to 588 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Housatonic 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 Gaylordsville, the Housatonic River is running 588 cfs — 120% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 5 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 120% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Great Barrington (-25%) and Ashley Falls (-12%).
Highest against normal: Great Barrington at 136%. Lowest: Stevenson at 105%.
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Housatonic River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Housatonic 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
- Great Barrington693 ft 197 cfs136%
- Ashley Falls646 ft 288 cfs130%
- Falls Village536 ft 364 cfs108%
- Gaylordsville239 ft 588 cfs120%
- Stevenson38 ft 470 cfs105%
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 Housatonic River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (120%).
Housatonic River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Housatonic River Near Great Barrington MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01197500 |
197 cfs | 136% | -25% | 2.01 ft | 7.0 ft below | 693 ft |
|
Housatonic River Near Ashley Falls MA
Oct 2, 4:15 AM · USGS 01198125 |
288 cfs | 130% | -12% | 2.27 ft | · | 646 ft |
|
Housatonic River At Falls Village CT
Oct 2, 4:15 AM · USGS 01199000 |
364 cfs | 108% | -8% | 2.29 ft | 4.7 ft below | 536 ft |
|
Housatonic River At Gaylordsville CT
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 01200500 |
588 cfs | 120% | -7% | 2.37 ft | 5.6 ft below | 239 ft |
|
Housatonic River At Stevenson CT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01205500 |
470 cfs | 105% | +4% | 2.50 ft | 8.5 ft below | 38 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.
Paddle runs on the Housatonic River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge Gauge: Falls Village |
Too low | 364 cfs | 1,200–10,000 cfs | III |
| Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge Gauge: Gaylordsville |
Too low | 588 cfs | 1,200–10,000 cfs | II–IV |
| The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut Gauge: Ashley Falls |
Too low | 288 cfs | 1,200–10,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Housatonic River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Housatonic River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Housatonic River
The Housatonic River is a 149-mile long river that flows through western Massachusetts and Connecticut, ending in Long Island Sound. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and industry since the 1700s. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The Housatonic River is also used for agriculture, with some farms located along its banks. The river's hydrology has been greatly affected by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Stevenson Dam and the Housatonic River Basin. These structures have helped to regulate the river's flow and provide water for surrounding communities. However, they have also had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem and fish populations.
Fishing near the Housatonic River
About the Housatonic River
How is the Housatonic River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Housatonic River is flowing at 588 cfs at Gaylordsville, CT, about 120% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 197 to 588 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Housatonic River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Housatonic River is at 120% 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 Housatonic River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Great Barrington (9.0 ft), Falls Village (7.0 ft), Gaylordsville (8.0 ft), Stevenson (11.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Housatonic River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.