NORTH RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 6, 2025
64.45, -159.54


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the North River was last observed at 1,230 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,440 acre-ft of water today; about 64% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,929 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-07-31 when daily discharge volume was observed at 22,432 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the North River Near Burketown reporting a streamflow rate of 609 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the North River Near Norwalk with a gauge stage of 5.32 ft. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the North River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,123 ft, the North River Near Stokesville.

The North River is a 23-mile-long river that flows through eastern Massachusetts. Its headwaters are located in the town of Hanover, and it flows through the towns of Pembroke and Marshfield before emptying into Massachusetts Bay. The river was historically used for transportation and power, with mills and factories located along its banks. Today, it is primarily used for recreational purposes, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The North River is also home to several reservoirs, including the Accord Pond Reservoir and the Furnace Pond Reservoir, which are used for drinking water and irrigation. The river is also home to several dams, including the Union Street Dam in Marshfield, which provides hydroelectric power. Agricultural uses of the North River include cranberry cultivation in the surrounding bogs.

Last Updated 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 2,440 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,230.0 cfs
-111.0 cfs (-8.28%)
Percent of Normal 63.75%
Maximum 22,431.93 cfs
2022-07-31
Seasonal Avg 1,929 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
North River Near Stokesville
USGS 01620500
49 cfs 2.48 ft 0
North River Near Burketown
USGS 01622000
609 cfs 3.23 ft -8.7
North River Near Norwalk
USGS 05486000
30 cfs 5.32 ft -4.76
North River At Palmyra
USGS 05501000
15 cfs 4.02 ft 12.31
North River At Shattuckville
USGS 01169000
81 cfs 2.2 ft 61.83
North River Near Samantha Al
USGS 02464000
257 cfs 2.93 ft -16.29
North River Upstream Of Cutoff Near Flamingo
USGS 022908205
315 cfs 0.02 ft -0.94
History of the River

North River is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

       

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