Indian River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Indian River is flowing at 173 cfs near Indian Lake Ny, NY — 89% of normal for the date and down 1% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3.4 to 173 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Indian 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 Indian Lake Ny, the Indian River is running 173 cfs — 89% of normal, down 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 131% of normal).
How the Indian 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
- Indian Lake Ny1,622 ft 173 cfs89%
- Clinton45 ft 3.4 cfs172%
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 Indian River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (131%).
Indian River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny NY
Oct 23, 3:00 AM · USGS 01315000 |
173 cfs | 89% | -1% | 1.84 ft | 1,622 ft |
|
Indian River Near Clinton CT
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 01195100 |
3.4 cfs | 172% | -10% | 1.75 ft | 45 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 Indian River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Indian River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Indian River
The Indian River is a 121-mile-long river located in east-central Florida. It was named after the Native American tribes that once inhabited the surrounding areas. The river flows from its headwaters in the swamps of southern Brevard County, through the city of Titusville, and ultimately empties into the Atlantic Ocean at the Indian River Lagoon. The river is an important hydrological resource for the region and is home to several reservoirs and dams, including Lake Washington, Lake Poinsett, and the Ocklawaha River Dam. These reservoirs provide drinking water to nearby communities, support agricultural irrigation, and offer recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The Indian River is also an important habitat for a variety of marine life, including manatees, dolphins, and sea turtles.
About the Indian River
How is the Indian River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Indian River is flowing at 173 cfs near Indian Lake Ny, NY, about 89% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3.4 to 173 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Indian River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Indian River is at 131% 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.