Ipswich River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Ipswich River is flowing at 69 cfs near Ipswich, MA — 826% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 13 to 69 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Ipswich 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 Ipswich, the Ipswich River is running 69 cfs — 826% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 556% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at South Middleton (-25%).
How the Ipswich 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
- South Middleton49 ft 13 cfs286%
- Ipswich21 ft 69 cfs826%
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 Ipswich River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (556%).
Ipswich River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ipswich River At South Middleton MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01101500 |
13 cfs | 286% | -25% | 2.18 ft | · | 49 ft |
|
Ipswich River Near Ipswich MA
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 01102000 |
69 cfs | 826% | +2% | 3.32 ft | 3.7 ft below | 21 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 Ipswich River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ipswich River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the Ipswich River
How is the Ipswich River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Ipswich River is flowing at 69 cfs near Ipswich, MA, about 826% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 13 to 69 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ipswich River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ipswich River is at 556% 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 Ipswich River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Ipswich (7.0 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.