Park River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM, the Park River is flowing at 30 cfs at Grafton, ND — 330% of normal for the date and up 44% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Park 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 Grafton, the Park River is running 30 cfs — 330% of normal, up 44% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 330% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Grafton (+44%).
How the Park 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
- Grafton822 ft 30 cfs330%
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 Park River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (330%).
Park River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Park River At Grafton ND
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 05090000 |
30 cfs | 330% | +44% | 7.36 ft | 4.6 ft below | 822 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 Park River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Park River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Park River
The Park River is a tributary of the Connecticut River in the United States. Its 23-mile length begins in the town of Coventry, Connecticut, and it ends in Hartford, Connecticut. Historically, the river has had a significant role in the development of the area, serving as a power source for mills and factories. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Coventry Lake Dam and the MDC Reservoirs. These dams serve to provide drinking water to the surrounding communities. Additionally, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and it is also used for agriculture, providing irrigation for local farms. Despite its importance, the river has faced challenges such as pollution and flooding, which have led to efforts to improve its health and safety.
About the Park River
How is the Park River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Park River is flowing at 30 cfs at Grafton, ND, about 330% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Park River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Park River is at 330% 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 Park River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Grafton (12.0 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.