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Millers River Flow Today

As of October 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Millers River is flowing at 205 cfs at Erving, MA — 71% of normal for the date and down 10% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 76 to 205 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
3 2 reporting · upstream → down
Millers River Near Winchendon: 70% of normalMillers River At Erving: 71% of normal
Typical gauge
70% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
205cfs Erving
Updated
Oct 25, 3:00 AM
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River briefing · Oct 25, 2026

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 205 cfs — 71% of normal, down 10% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 70% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Winchendon (-11%) and Erving (-10%).

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. Winchendon834 ft 76 cfs70%
  2. Erving378 ft 205 cfs71%

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 (70%).

Typical gauge 70%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal0Below normal2Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Millers River flow report

3 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Millers River Near Winchendon MA
Oct 25, 3:00 AM · USGS 01162000
76 cfs 70% -11% 4.30 ft 834 ft
Millers River At South Royalston MA
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 01164000
39 cfs · · 3.69 ft 793 ft
Millers River At Erving MA
Oct 25, 3:00 AM · USGS 01166500
205 cfs 71% -10% 2.18 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.

History

Millers River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

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.

FAQ

About the Millers River

How is the Millers River flowing right now?

As of October 25, 2026, the Millers River is flowing at 205 cfs at Erving, MA, about 71% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 76 to 205 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 70% 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.

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