2026-04-03T19:00:00-06:00
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. * TIMING...From 8 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. * WINDS...Northwest 20 to 35 mph, with gusts around 45 mph. Gusts as high as 60 mph near the foothills of Boulder and Larimer Counties. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Quashnet River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Quashnet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quashnet River At Waquoit Village
USGS 011058837 |
17 cfs | 2.25 ft | 10.13 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Historically, the river was used by the Wampanoag Native Americans and later served as a source of power for mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. The river is fed by several small streams and flows into the Mashpee-Wakeby Pond. The river's hydrology is impacted by two reservoirs: the Santuit Pond and the Mashpee-Wakeby Pond, both of which have dams. The Santuit Pond Dam was built in the 1800s and is used as a source of hydroelectric power. The Mashpee-Wakeby Pond Dam was constructed in the early 1900s for water supply and flood control. The river is used for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, and it supports local agriculture by providing irrigation water to cranberry bogs.