Quaboag River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Quaboag River is flowing at 82 cfs at West Brimfield, MA — 109% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Quaboag 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 West Brimfield, the Quaboag River is running 82 cfs — 109% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 109% of normal).
How the Quaboag 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 Brimfield388 ft 82 cfs109%
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 Quaboag River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (109%).
Quaboag River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quaboag River At West Brimfield MA
Oct 5, 4:00 AM · USGS 01176000 |
82 cfs | 109% | -4% | 2.92 ft | 388 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 Quaboag River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Quaboag 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).
Quaboag River
The Quaboag River flows through central Massachusetts, starting in the town of West Brookfield and ending in the town of Palmer. It is approximately 25 miles long and is a major tributary of the Chicopee River. The Quaboag River is named after the Nipmuc Native American word for “red water.” There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Quaboag Pond Dam and the Westville Dam. These structures help to regulate the river's flow and provide hydroelectric power. The river has historically been used for agriculture and was an important source of water for mills in the 19th century. Today, the Quaboag River is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. It is home to several species of fish, including trout, bass, and pickerel.
Fishing near the Quaboag River
About the Quaboag River
How is the Quaboag River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Quaboag River is flowing at 82 cfs at West Brimfield, MA, about 109% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Quaboag River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Quaboag River is at 109% 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.