Muddy River river
Total streamflow across the Muddy River was last observed at 43 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 86 acre-ft of water today; about 101% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 43 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-03-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,535 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Muddy R Nr Moapa reporting a streamflow rate of 44.4 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Muddy R Nr Glendale with a gauge stage of 13.3 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Muddy River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,719 ft, the Muddy R Nr Moapa.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Muddy River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Muddy River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Muddy R Nr Moapa
NV
USGS 09416000
|
44 | 1.77 | 1.4 | 107% | 27 | 5,760 | 1,719 |
|
Muddy R Nr Glendale
NV
USGS 09419000
|
41 | 13.30 | 2.2 | 112% | 4 | 17,300 | 1,492 |
|
Muddy R At Lewis Avenue At Overton
NV
USGS 09419507
|
39 | 4.66 | · | · | · | · | 1,253 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Muddy River
The Muddy River is a 17.6-mile-long river in Massachusetts that flows through several towns and eventually empties into the Connecticut River. The river has a long history of being used for various purposes, including mills, factories, and farms. The hydrology of the river has been significantly altered by the construction of several dams and reservoirs, including the Upper and Lower Mystic Lakes, which provide drinking water to the Boston area. In addition, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and hiking, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. Agriculture is also a significant use of the Muddy River, with several farms located along its banks. Despite its historical significance, the Muddy River has faced environmental challenges, including pollution and water quality issues, which continue to be addressed by local and state authorities.
Recreation along the Muddy River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Muddy River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Muddy River
Where does the data for the Muddy River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.