+7.79 cfs (+11.71%) since yesterday
72.49% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Ottauquechee River
was last observed at
74
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
147
acre-ft of water today; about 72%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
103 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-07-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,531 cfs.
The Ottauquechee River is a 41.4-mile-long tributary of the Connecticut River, located in Vermont's Windsor County. The river's name is derived from the Abenaki word meaning "place of swift water." Historically, the river played a significant role in the area's development, powering mills and factories during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The river is fed by several smaller streams and flows through several towns, including Woodstock and Quechee. The river's flow is regulated by several dams, including the Taftsville Dam and the Dewey Mills Dam. The Ottauquechee is a popular spot for recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and swimming, as well as agricultural use, with farms and orchards lining its banks.