-33.0 cfs (-7.16%) since yesterday
109.06% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Ipswich River
was last observed at
428
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
849
acre-ft of water today; about 109%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
392 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-12-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,425 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ipswich River Near Ipswich
reporting a streamflow rate of 320 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Ipswich River, with a gauge stage of
4.16 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Ipswich River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 49 ft, the
Ipswich River At South Middleton.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
428.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
109.06%
Maximum
2,425.0 cfs
2014-12-12
About the ipswich river
The Ipswich River is a 35-mile-long river located in northeastern Massachusetts. Originally used by Native Americans for transportation and fishing, it was later used by European settlers for farming and mills. The river flows into the Atlantic Ocean and has a drainage basin of 155 square miles. The hydrology of the river is largely affected by precipitation and groundwater recharge, with water quality being a concern due to agricultural and urban runoff. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Baker Reservoir and the Middleton Reservoir. Recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking are popular along the river. The river also supports agricultural practices, including irrigation for crops such as cranberries.