Rippowam River Flow Today
As of October 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Rippowam River is flowing at 28 cfs at Stamford, CT — 175% of normal for the date and up 21% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Rippowam 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 Stamford, the Rippowam River is running 28 cfs — 175% of normal, up 21% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 175% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Stamford (+21%).
How the Rippowam 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
- Stamford26 ft 28 cfs175%
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 Rippowam River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (175%).
Rippowam River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rippowam River At Stamford CT
Oct 17, 3:45 AM · USGS 01209901 |
28 cfs | 175% | +21% | 1.66 ft | 26 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 Rippowam River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Rippowam 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).
Rippowam River
The Rippowam River is a 25-mile-long river that originates in Ridgefield, Connecticut, and flows southward through Stamford and eventually into Long Island Sound. Historically, the river was used to power mills and factories throughout the 19th century. Today, the Rippowam River is primarily used for recreational purposes, such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. There are several dams along the river, including the Bartlett Pond Dam in Stamford and the Laurel Reservoir Dam in Ridgefield. These dams serve as reservoirs for drinking water and also provide hydroelectric power. The Rippowam River is an important resource for agriculture as well, with farms located within the river's watershed using the water for irrigation. Despite pollution concerns in the past, the Rippowam River has undergone significant cleanup efforts in recent decades and remains an important natural resource for the surrounding communities.
Fishing near the Rippowam River
About the Rippowam River
How is the Rippowam River flowing right now?
As of October 17, 2026, the Rippowam River is flowing at 28 cfs at Stamford, CT, about 175% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rippowam River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rippowam River is at 175% 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.