Otter River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Otter River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Otter River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Otter River At Otter River
MA
USGS 01163200
|
51 | 1.23 | -40.0 | 87% | 3 | 971 | 901 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Otter River
Otter River is a 47.9-mile-long river located in central Massachusetts. The river's source is in Hubbardston, and it flows through several towns, including Templeton, Phillipston, and Baldwinville. The Otter River is a tributary of the Millers River, which eventually flows into the Connecticut River.
The Otter River has a history of industrial use, with several mills and factories built along its banks in the 19th century. Today, the river is used primarily for recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
There are several reservoirs and dams along the Otter River, including the Phillips Reservoir and the Otter River Reservoir. These reservoirs were built in the early 20th century to provide drinking water to nearby communities.
Additionally, the Otter River is used for agricultural purposes, with several farms and fields located along its banks. The river's hydrology has been impacted by human activities, including dam construction and water withdrawals, which have affected the river's water quality and flow.
Track the Otter River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Otter River
Where does the data for the Otter River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.