Nashua River Flow Today
As of October 25, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Nashua River is flowing at 255 cfs at East Pepperell, MA — 74% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Nashua 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 East Pepperell, the Nashua River is running 255 cfs — 74% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
How the Nashua 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
- East Pepperell165 ft 255 cfs74%
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 Nashua River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Nashua River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nashua River At East Pepperell MA
Oct 25, 3:45 AM · USGS 01096500 |
255 cfs | 74% | -6% | 1.53 ft | 6.5 ft below | 165 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 Nashua River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nashua 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).
Nashua River
The Nashua River is a 56-mile-long tributary of the Merrimack River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The river has a rich history, as it was once used for transportation of goods and powered many mills during the industrial revolution. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The hydrology of the river has been impacted by several dams and reservoirs, including the Wachusett Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to the Greater Boston area. Additionally, the river is also used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation and livestock watering. Despite pollution issues in the past, conservation efforts have led to improved water quality and the return of wildlife, including bald eagles, beavers, and river otters.
About the Nashua River
How is the Nashua River flowing right now?
As of October 25, 2026, the Nashua River is flowing at 255 cfs at East Pepperell, MA, about 74% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nashua River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nashua River is at 74% 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 Nashua River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for East Pepperell (8.0 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.