Rooster River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:20 AM, the Rooster River is flowing at 20 cfs at Fairfield, CT — 730% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Rooster 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 Fairfield, the Rooster River is running 20 cfs — 730% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 730% of normal).
How the Rooster 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
- Fairfield19 ft 20 cfs730%
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 Rooster River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (730%).
Rooster River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rooster River At Fairfield CT
Oct 2, 4:20 AM · USGS 01208873 |
20 cfs | 730% | -9% | 3.57 ft | 19 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.
Rooster 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).
Rooster River
Rooster River, also known as the Roostertail River, is a 30-mile-long river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA. The river flows from the northern edge of Baraga County into Lake Superior. The river is named after the Roostertail Waterfall, which is located near its mouth. The waterfall was used as a landmark by Native Americans and early European settlers. The Rooster River is known for its rugged beauty and numerous waterfalls. It is also an important source of hydroelectric power for the surrounding area, with several dams and reservoirs located along its length. The Silver Lake Dam and the Canyon Falls Dam are two major dams on the river. The river supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Agriculture is also a significant use for the river, with many farms located in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Rooster River
About the Rooster River
How is the Rooster River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Rooster River is flowing at 20 cfs at Fairfield, CT, about 730% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Rooster River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Rooster River is at 730% 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.