Quinnipiac River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Quinnipiac River is flowing at 140 cfs at Wallingford, CT — 160% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 17 to 140 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Quinnipiac 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 Wallingford, the Quinnipiac River is running 140 cfs — 160% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 149% of normal).
How the Quinnipiac 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
- Southington145 ft 17 cfs138%
- Wallingford93 ft 140 cfs160%
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 Quinnipiac River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (149%).
Quinnipiac River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Quinnipiac River At Southington CT
Oct 22, 3:45 AM · USGS 01195490 |
17 cfs | 138% | -7% | 3.11 ft | · | 145 ft |
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Quinnipiac River At Wallingford CT
Oct 22, 4:00 AM · USGS 01196500 |
140 cfs | 160% | -3% | 3.12 ft | 6.9 ft below | 93 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 Quinnipiac River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Quinnipiac River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Quinnipiac River
The Quinnipiac River is a 45-mile long river located in the eastern part of Connecticut, USA. The river was historically used for transportation and trade by Native American tribes and later by European settlers. The river's hydrology is affected by urbanization, agriculture, and industrialization. There are four major reservoirs/dams on the river, including the Barnes Memorial Reservoir, the Hanover Pond Dam, the Southington Reservoir, and the North Branford Reservoir, which provide drinking water to the surrounding communities. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. While agricultural use has declined, there are still some farms in the river's watershed that use its water for irrigation. The Quinnipiac River has faced environmental challenges, including pollution, which has affected its water quality and wildlife.
Fishing near the Quinnipiac River
About the Quinnipiac River
How is the Quinnipiac River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Quinnipiac River is flowing at 140 cfs at Wallingford, CT, about 160% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 17 to 140 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Quinnipiac River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Quinnipiac River is at 149% 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 Quinnipiac River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Wallingford (10.0 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.