Ottauquechee River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Ottauquechee River is flowing at 74 cfs at North Hartland, VT — 91% of normal for the date and down 22% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 11 to 74 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Ottauquechee 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 North Hartland, the Ottauquechee River is running 74 cfs — 91% of normal, down 22% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 90% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at North Hartland (-22%).
Paddlers: 0 of 2 runs on the Ottauquechee River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Ottauquechee 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
- West Bridgewater1,160 ft 11 cfs89%
- North Hartland352 ft 74 cfs91%
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 Ottauquechee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (90%).
Ottauquechee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ottauquechee River Near West Bridgewater VT
Oct 6, 3:30 AM · USGS 01150900 |
11 cfs | 89% | +10% | 3.03 ft | 1,160 ft |
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Ottauquechee River At North Hartland VT
Oct 6, 3:30 AM · USGS 01151500 |
74 cfs | 91% | -22% | 2.04 ft | 352 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.
Paddle runs on the Ottauquechee River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters To Woodstock, Vt Gauge: West Bridgewater |
Too low | 11 cfs | 22–111 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook) Gauge: West Bridgewater |
Too low | 11 cfs | 22–111 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Ottauquechee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ottauquechee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Ottauquechee River
About the Ottauquechee River
How is the Ottauquechee River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Ottauquechee River is flowing at 74 cfs at North Hartland, VT, about 91% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 11 to 74 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ottauquechee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ottauquechee River is at 90% 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.
Is the Ottauquechee River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.