Quinapoxet River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Quinapoxet River is flowing at 31 cfs at Canada Mills Near Holden, MA — 111% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Quinapoxet 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 Canada Mills Near Holden, the Quinapoxet River is running 31 cfs — 111% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 111% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Canada Mills Near Holden (-18%).
How the Quinapoxet 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
- Canada Mills Near Holden569 ft 31 cfs111%
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 Quinapoxet River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (111%).
Quinapoxet River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Quinapoxet River At Canada Mills Near Holden MA
Oct 14, 3:30 AM · USGS 01095375 |
31 cfs | 111% | -18% | 6.88 ft | 569 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 Quinapoxet River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Quinapoxet 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).
Quinapoxet River
The Quinapoxet River is a 17-mile-long tributary of the Nashua River in central Massachusetts. The river has a rich history, having been used for fishing, transportation, and as a source of water for mills in the area. Today, the river is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking on the Quinapoxet Trail. The river is also an important source of water for the Wachusett Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to Boston and surrounding areas. The Quinapoxet River is regulated by two dams, the Wachusett Dam and the West Boylston Dam, which help control the flow of the river and maintain water levels in the reservoir. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation for nearby farms.
Fishing near the Quinapoxet River
About the Quinapoxet River
How is the Quinapoxet River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Quinapoxet River is flowing at 31 cfs at Canada Mills Near Holden, MA, about 111% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Quinapoxet River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Quinapoxet River is at 111% 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.