Total streamflow across the
Quinebaug River
was last observed at
1,631
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,236
acre-ft of water today; about 32%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,071 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
24,774 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Quinebaug River At Jewett City
reporting a streamflow rate of 732 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Quinebaug River, with a gauge stage of
6 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Quinebaug River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 614 ft, the
Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale.
The Quinebaug River is a 69-mile-long river located in the northeastern part of the United States, mostly in the state of Connecticut. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation, industry, and recreation. The Quinebaug River also has several reservoirs and dams, including the West Thompson Dam, which was built in the 1960s for flood control and water supply. The river is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing, and there are also several parks and trails along its banks. In terms of hydrology, the Quinebaug River is part of the Thames River watershed and contributes to the overall health of the Long Island Sound. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation and livestock watering.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 3,236 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
1,631.3 cfs
-373.4 cfs (-18.63%) |
Percent of Normal | 32.17% |
Maximum |
24,774.0 cfs
2023-12-19 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,071 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quinebaug R Bl E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale
USGS 01123360 |
63 cfs | 2.95 ft | -20.2 | |||||
Quinebaug R Bl Westville Dam Nr Southbridge
USGS 01123600 |
69 cfs | 3.7 ft | -11.04 | |||||
Quinebaug River At Quinebaug
USGS 01124000 |
409 cfs | 3.39 ft | -47.63 | |||||
Quinebaug R At West Thompson
USGS 01124151 |
142 cfs | 1.19 ft | 0 | |||||
Quinebaug River At Putnam
USGS 01125500 |
217 cfs | 2.92 ft | -2.69 | |||||
Quinebaug River At Jewett City
USGS 01127000 |
732 cfs | 6 ft | -6.15 |
The Quinebaug River is a river in south-central Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut, with watershed extending into western Rhode Island. The name "Quinebaug" comes from the southern New England Native American term, spelled variously Qunnubbâgge, Quinibauge, etc., meaning "long pond", from qunni-, "long", and -paug, "pond". The river is one of the namesake rivers in the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor.