North River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the North River is flowing at 3,100 cfs near Norwalk, IA and up 8% in 24 hours. 7 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 1 to 3,100 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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North 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 Norwalk, the North River is running 3,100 cfs, up 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 100% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Palmyra (+56%); dropping at Shattuckville (-17%) and Flamingo (-15%).
Highest against normal: Palmyra at 304%. Lowest: Samantha Al at 12%.
Flood watch: Norwalk is at action stage (18.83 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the North River
North River Near Norwalk is at 18.83 ft — action stage (flood stage 22.0 ft).
How the North 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
- Stokesville2,123 ft 1.7 cfs88%
- Burketown1,122 ft 68 cfs47%
- Norwalk811 ft 3,100 cfs
- Palmyra489 ft 562 cfs304%
- Shattuckville459 ft 84 cfs257%
- Samantha Al291 ft 1 cfs12%
- Flamingo-1 ft 717 cfs112%
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 North River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (100%).
North River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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North River Near Stokesville VA
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 01620500 |
1.7 cfs | 88% | -14% | 1.69 ft | · | 2,123 ft |
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North River Near Burketown VA
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 01622000 |
68 cfs | 47% | -4% | 1.89 ft | 9.1 ft below | 1,122 ft |
|
North River Near Norwalk IA
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 05486000 |
3,100 cfs | · | +8% | 18.83 ft | Action | 811 ft |
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North River At Palmyra MO
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 05501000 |
562 cfs | 304% | +56% | 5.56 ft | 7.4 ft below | 489 ft |
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North River At Shattuckville MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01169000 |
84 cfs | 257% | -17% | 1.92 ft | 7.1 ft below | 459 ft |
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North River Near Samantha Al AL
Oct 3, 1:30 AM · USGS 02464000 |
1 cfs | 12% | -10% | 1.63 ft | · | 291 ft |
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North River Upstream Of Cutoff Near Flamingo FL
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 022908205 |
717 cfs | 112% | -15% | 0.20 ft | · | -1 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 North River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
North River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
North River
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.
About the North River
How is the North River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the North River is flowing at 3,100 cfs near Norwalk, IA. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 1 to 3,100 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the North River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the North River is at 100% 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 North River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Burketown (11.0 ft), Norwalk (22.0 ft), Palmyra (13.0 ft), Shattuckville (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.