Parker River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Parker River is flowing at 3.6 cfs at Byfield, MA — 655% of normal for the date and down 21% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Parker 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 Byfield, the Parker River is running 3.6 cfs — 655% of normal, down 21% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 655% of normal).
How the Parker 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
- Byfield25 ft 3.6 cfs655%
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 Parker River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (655%).
Parker River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Parker River At Byfield MA
Oct 4, 3:30 AM · USGS 01101000 |
3.6 cfs | 655% | -21% | 0.10 ft | 25 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 Parker River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Parker 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).
Parker River
The Parker River is a 23-mile long river located in northeastern Massachusetts, flowing through the towns of Newbury, West Newbury, Groveland, and Georgetown, and eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The river has a rich history, dating back to the Native American tribes who used it for fishing and hunting. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the river was used to power grist and sawmills. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and birdwatching. There are also several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Crane Pond Reservoir and the Lower and Upper Artichoke Reservoirs. The river is an important source of drinking water for the surrounding communities and also supports agricultural uses such as cranberry farming. The Parker River is a beautiful and important natural resource for the area.
Fishing near the Parker River
About the Parker River
How is the Parker River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Parker River is flowing at 3.6 cfs at Byfield, MA, about 655% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Parker River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Parker River is at 655% 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.
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.