Paskamanset River Flow Today
As of October 28, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Paskamanset River is flowing at 24 cfs near South Dartmouth, MA — 95% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Paskamanset 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 South Dartmouth, the Paskamanset River is running 24 cfs — 95% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 95% of normal).
How the Paskamanset 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
- South Dartmouth29 ft 24 cfs95%
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 Paskamanset River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (95%).
Paskamanset River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paskamanset River Near South Dartmouth MA
Oct 28, 3:15 AM · USGS 01105933 |
24 cfs | 95% | -5% | 8.83 ft | 29 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 Paskamanset River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Paskamanset 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).
Paskamanset River
The Paskamanset River is a small river that flows through southeastern Massachusetts, originating in Dartmouth and flowing into the Atlantic Ocean in Westport. The river is approximately 9.8 miles long and has a watershed area of 13.6 square miles. It was historically used for mills in the 18th and 19th centuries, and today is home to two reservoirs (Dartmouth and Westport) that provide drinking water to nearby communities. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. The river's hydrology is impacted by the two reservoirs and several small dams along its length. Additionally, the river passes through agricultural land and is used for irrigation purposes. Despite its small size, the Paskamanset River plays an important role in the local ecosystem and history of the region.
Fishing near the Paskamanset River
About the Paskamanset River
How is the Paskamanset River flowing right now?
As of October 28, 2026, the Paskamanset River is flowing at 24 cfs near South Dartmouth, MA, about 95% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Paskamanset River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Paskamanset River is at 95% 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.