Jones River Flow Today
As of November 12, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Jones River is flowing at 42 cfs at Kingston, MA — 232% of normal for the date and down 21% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Jones 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 Kingston, the Jones River is running 42 cfs — 232% of normal, down 21% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 232% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Kingston (-21%).
How the Jones 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
- Kingston8 ft 42 cfs232%
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 Jones River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (232%).
Jones River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jones River At Kingston MA
Nov 12, 2:15 AM · USGS 01105870 |
42 cfs | 232% | -21% | 3.25 ft | 8 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 Jones River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Jones 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).
Jones River
The Jones River is a river in southeastern Massachusetts that flows for approximately 7 miles through Kingston and Pembroke before emptying into Kingston Bay. The river has a long history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back thousands of years. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the river was an important source of power for mills, with numerous dams and reservoirs built along its length. The river is now primarily used for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. There are several reservoirs along its length, including Silver Lake, which provides drinking water to the surrounding communities. The river also supports agriculture, with many farms located in the surrounding area. The Jones River is an important ecological resource, with a diverse array of aquatic life and wetlands supporting numerous bird species.
Fishing near the Jones River
About the Jones River
How is the Jones River flowing right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the Jones River is flowing at 42 cfs at Kingston, MA, about 232% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Jones River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Jones River is at 232% 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.