Millers River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Millers River is flowing at 308 cfs at Erving, MA — 222% of normal for the date and down 23% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 117 to 308 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Millers 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 Erving, the Millers River is running 308 cfs — 222% of normal, down 23% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 233% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Erving (-23%).
How the Millers 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
- Winchendon834 ft 117 cfs244%
- Erving378 ft 308 cfs222%
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 Millers River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (233%).
Millers River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Millers River Near Winchendon MA
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 01162000 |
117 cfs | 244% | -8% | 4.54 ft | 834 ft |
|
Millers River At South Royalston MA
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 01164000 |
39 cfs | · | · | 3.69 ft | 793 ft |
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Millers River At Erving MA
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 01166500 |
308 cfs | 222% | -23% | 2.44 ft | 378 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 Millers River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Millers River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Millers River
The Millers River is a 52-mile-long river located in northern Massachusetts. The river has a rich history of use for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The river begins in Ashburnham and flows through several towns, including Royalston, Athol, Orange, and Erving, before joining the Connecticut River in Montague. The Millers River is part of the Connecticut River watershed and has several reservoirs and dams along its length, including the Birch Hill Dam in Royalston, the Tully Lake Dam in Athol, and the Farley Mill Dam in Orange. These dams provide hydroelectric power and help regulate water flow. The river is also used for recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and swimming, and supports agriculture in the surrounding areas.
About the Millers River
How is the Millers River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Millers River is flowing at 308 cfs at Erving, MA, about 222% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 117 to 308 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Millers River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Millers River is at 233% 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.