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Mount Hope River Flow Today

As of October 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Mount Hope River is flowing at 8 cfs near Warrenville, CT — 89% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Mount Hope River Near Warrenville: 89% of normal
Typical gauge
89% of normal for the date
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8cfs Warrenville
Updated
Oct 6, 3:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 6, 2026

Mount Hope 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 Warrenville, the Mount Hope River is running 8 cfs — 89% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 89% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Warrenville (-13%).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Mount Hope 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. Warrenville351 ft 8 cfs89%

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 Mount Hope River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (89%).

Typical gauge 89%
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Mount Hope River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Mount Hope River Near Warrenville CT
Oct 6, 3:15 AM · USGS 01121000
8 cfs 89% -13% 1.19 ft 5.8 ft below 351 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

Mount Hope 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).

About this river

Mount Hope River

The Mount Hope River is located in Connecticut, USA. It is approximately 15 miles long and has a drainage area of 44 square miles. The river's name is derived from the nearby Mount Hope Cemetery. The river is a significant water source for the town of Mansfield and its surrounding areas. It is also a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. The Mansfield Dam, built in 1926, is one of the main dams on the river and creates the Mansfield Hollow Lake, which is used for boating and fishing. The Coventry Lake Dam is another important dam on the river, which creates the Coventry Lake, a popular recreational area. The river is also used for agriculture, specifically for irrigation purposes.

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FAQ

About the Mount Hope River

How is the Mount Hope River flowing right now?

As of October 6, 2026, the Mount Hope River is flowing at 8 cfs near Warrenville, CT, about 89% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Mount Hope River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Mount Hope River is at 89% 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 Mount Hope River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Warrenville (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.

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