Quinebaug River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Quinebaug River is flowing at 852 cfs at Jewett City, CT — 316% of normal for the date and down 11% in 24 hours. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 31 to 852 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Quinebaug 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 Jewett City, the Quinebaug River is running 852 cfs — 316% of normal, down 11% since yesterday. Along the river, 6 of 6 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 214% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at West Thompson (+188%) and Putnam (+27%); dropping at Jewett City (-11%).
Highest against normal: Jewett City at 316%. Lowest: Southbridge at 141%.
How the Quinebaug 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
- Fiskdale614 ft 31 cfs147%
- Southbridge513 ft 44 cfs141%
- Quinebaug353 ft 75 cfs174%
- West Thompson313 ft 127 cfs259%
- Putnam229 ft 224 cfs253%
- Jewett City87 ft 852 cfs316%
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 Quinebaug River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (214%).
Quinebaug River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quinebaug River Below E Brimfield Dam At Fiskdale MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01123360 |
31 cfs | 147% | 0% | 2.54 ft | · | 614 ft |
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Quinebaug River Below Westville Dam Near Southbridge MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01123600 |
44 cfs | 141% | -4% | 3.47 ft | · | 513 ft |
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Quinebaug River At Quinebaug CT
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 01124000 |
75 cfs | 174% | -8% | 2.59 ft | · | 353 ft |
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Quinebaug River At West Thompson CT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01124151 |
127 cfs | 259% | +188% | 1.12 ft | · | 313 ft |
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Quinebaug River At Putnam CT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01125500 |
224 cfs | 253% | +27% | 2.83 ft | 6.7 ft below | 229 ft |
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Quinebaug River At Jewett City CT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01127000 |
852 cfs | 316% | -11% | 6.17 ft | 11.3 ft below | 87 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 Quinebaug River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Quinebaug River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Quinebaug River
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.
Fishing near the Quinebaug River
About the Quinebaug River
How is the Quinebaug River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Quinebaug River is flowing at 852 cfs at Jewett City, CT, about 316% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 31 to 852 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Quinebaug River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Quinebaug River is at 214% 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.
What is flood stage on the Quinebaug River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Putnam (9.5 ft), Jewett City (17.5 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.