TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
| Discharge Volume | 82 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
41.5 cfs
-2.9 cfs (-6.53%) |
| Percent of Normal | 61.4% |
| Maximum |
7,280.0 cfs
2019-03-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 68 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Mill River
was last observed at
42
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
82
acre-ft of water today; about 61%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
68 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
7,280 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Mill River At Northampton
reporting a streamflow rate of 29.8 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Mill River, with a gauge stage of
5.78 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Mill River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 205 ft, the
Mill River At Northampton.
The Mill River is a 15-mile-long river in western Massachusetts, originating in the town of Williamsburg and flowing into the Connecticut River in Northampton. It has a rich history dating back to the early 18th century, when it was used to power mills and factories along its banks. The river's hydrology has been heavily impacted by human activities, including the construction of multiple dams and reservoirs for industrial and municipal use. Notable reservoirs include the Leeds Reservoir, the Williamsburg Reservoir, and the Hatfield Reservoir. The river also provides recreational opportunities, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking, and supports local agriculture through irrigation. Despite ongoing challenges related to water management and pollution, the Mill River remains an important natural resource for the region.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mill River At Northampton
USGS 01171500 |
30 cfs | 5.78 ft | -3.01 | |||||
|
Mill R Nr Hamden
USGS 01196620 |
7 cfs | 1.22 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Mill R Nr Fairfield
USGS 01208925 |
24 cfs | 0.98 ft | -8.63 |
History of the River
The Saw Mill River Parkway (also known as the Saw Mill Parkway or the Saw Mill) is a north–south parkway that extends for 28.93 miles (46.56 km) through Westchester County, New York, in the United States. It begins at the border between Westchester County and the Bronx, as the continuation of the Henry Hudson Parkway leaving New York City, and heads generally northeastward to an interchange with Interstate 684 (I-684) and New York State Route 35 (NY 35). At its north end, the parkway serves as a collector/distributor road for both highways as it passes east of the hamlet of Katonah. The parkway is named for the Saw Mill River, which the highway parallels for most of its length.
The Saw Mill serves as an important connection from the Taconic State and Sprain Brook parkways to the Tappan Zee Bridge and New York State Thruway. It is not a limited-access highway as several of its exits are signalized at-grade intersections. The Saw Mill River Parkway is inventoried by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) as New York State Route 987D (NY 987D), an unsigned reference route designation.
