Neponset River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Neponset River is flowing at 318 cfs at Milton Village, MA — 320% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 57 to 318 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Neponset 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 Milton Village, the Neponset River is running 318 cfs — 320% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 392% of normal).
Highest against normal: Norwood at 405%. Lowest: Milton Village at 320%.
How the Neponset 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
- Norwood51 ft 57 cfs405%
- Greenlodge St. Near Canton46 ft 189 cfs392%
- Milton Village5 ft 318 cfs320%
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 Neponset River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (392%).
Neponset River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Neponset River At Norwood MA
Oct 14, 4:00 AM · USGS 01105000 |
57 cfs | 405% | 0% | 6.30 ft | 2.7 ft below | 51 ft |
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Neponset River At Greenlodge St. Near Canton MA
Oct 14, 3:30 AM · USGS 01105554 |
189 cfs | 392% | -7% | 9.62 ft | · | 46 ft |
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Neponset River At Milton Village MA
Oct 14, 2:15 AM · USGS 011055566 |
318 cfs | 320% | +5% | 2.19 ft | · | 5 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 Neponset River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Neponset River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Neponset River
The Neponset River is a river that flows into Boston Harbor and spans over 29 miles. The river has a rich history, with the native Massachusett tribe using the river for fishing and transportation. Today, the river has several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs, including the Fowl Meadow Reservoir and the Norwood Reservoir. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. The Neponset River Watershed Association works to protect and restore the river's ecological health and maintain water quality. The river has also been utilized for agricultural purposes, with farms located along its banks in the past. Despite some challenges with pollution and erosion, the Neponset River continues to serve as an important natural resource for the surrounding communities.
Fishing near the Neponset River
About the Neponset River
How is the Neponset River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Neponset River is flowing at 318 cfs at Milton Village, MA, about 320% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 57 to 318 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Neponset River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Neponset River is at 392% 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 Neponset River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Norwood (9.0 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.