Quinsigamond River Flow Today
As of October 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Quinsigamond River is flowing at 14 cfs at North Grafton, MA — 57% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Quinsigamond 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 North Grafton, the Quinsigamond River is running 14 cfs — 57% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
How the Quinsigamond 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
- North Grafton349 ft 14 cfs57%
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 Quinsigamond River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Quinsigamond River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Quinsigamond River At North Grafton MA
Oct 27, 4:00 AM · USGS 01110000 |
14 cfs | 57% | -3% | 1.16 ft | 349 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 Quinsigamond River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Quinsigamond 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).
Quinsigamond River
The Quinsigamond River is a 14-mile-long river that runs through Massachusetts, USA. The river's name comes from the Nipmuc word meaning "pickerel fishing place." Historically, the river was used for transportation and later for industrial purposes. Today, the Quinsigamond River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river is fed by several reservoirs, including the Wachusett Reservoir and the West Boylston Reservoir. It is also home to three dams, the Quinsigamond Village Dam, the South Worcester Dam, and the Millbury Dam. The river is an important source of water for the city of Worcester, and the reservoirs and dams along the river provide flood control for the surrounding areas. There are also several agricultural uses of the land surrounding the river, including farming, grazing, and forestry.
Fishing near the Quinsigamond River
About the Quinsigamond River
How is the Quinsigamond River flowing right now?
As of October 27, 2026, the Quinsigamond River is flowing at 14 cfs at North Grafton, MA, about 57% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Quinsigamond River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Quinsigamond River is at 57% 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.