Nipmuc River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Nipmuc River is flowing at 3.1 cfs near Harrisville, RI — 73% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Nipmuc 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 Harrisville, the Nipmuc River is running 3.1 cfs — 73% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 73% of normal).
How the Nipmuc 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
- Harrisville339 ft 3.1 cfs73%
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 Nipmuc River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (73%).
Nipmuc River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nipmuc River Near Harrisville RI
Oct 10, 3:00 AM · USGS 01111300 |
3.1 cfs | 73% | -5% | 2.81 ft | 339 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.
Nipmuc 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).
Nipmuc River
The Nipmuc River is a 16.7-mile-long river that is located in central Massachusetts, USA. The river is named after the Nipmuc Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. The river is fed by several small streams and flows into the Blackstone River. The hydrology of the Nipmuc River is affected by several dams and reservoirs, including the West Hill Dam, which was built in the 1960s to prevent flooding in the area. The river is used for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The surrounding area is also used for agriculture, with farms producing crops such as cranberries and blueberries. The Nipmuc River has a rich history, with evidence of Native American settlements dating back thousands of years. It played a significant role in the industrialization of the area, with several mills and factories located along its banks in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fishing near the Nipmuc River
About the Nipmuc River
How is the Nipmuc River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Nipmuc River is flowing at 3.1 cfs near Harrisville, RI, about 73% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nipmuc River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nipmuc River is at 73% 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.