-167.0 cfs (-16.7%) since yesterday
56.93% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Ottauquechee River
was last observed at
833
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,652
acre-ft of water today; about 57%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,463 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-07-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,531 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ottauquechee River At North Hartland
reporting a streamflow rate of 745 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Ottauquechee River, with a gauge stage of
4.1 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Ottauquechee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,160 ft, the
Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater.
Last Updated
2024-04-22
Streamflow
833.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
56.93%
Maximum
5,531.0 cfs
2023-07-13
About the ottauquechee river
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.