Saugatuck River river
Total streamflow across the Saugatuck River was last observed at 30 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 60 acre-ft of water today; about 17% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 182 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at 4,060 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Saugatuck R Nr Westport reporting a streamflow rate of 23 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Saugatuck River, with a gauge stage of 3.21 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Saugatuck River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 282 ft, the Saugatuck River Near Redding.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Saugatuck River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Saugatuck River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Saugatuck River Near Redding
CT
USGS 01208990
|
7 | 1.29 | -3.2 | 17% | 0 | 2,900 | 282 |
|
Saugatuck R Nr Westport
CT
USGS 01209500
|
23 | 3.21 | 33.0 | 17% | 3 | 14,800 | 22 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Saugatuck River
The Saugatuck River is a 23-mile-long river located in southwestern Connecticut. The river was named after the Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. It has a watershed area of 64 square miles and is fed by several small tributaries. The river is known for its scenic beauty and has played an important role in the history of the area, serving as a source of power for mills and factories. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. There are several reservoirs along the river, including the Saugatuck Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to the surrounding communities. There are also several dams along the river, including the Aspetuck Dam and the Saugatuck Dam, which help to manage the flow of water and provide hydroelectric power. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, with several farms located along its banks.
Recreation along the Saugatuck River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Saugatuck River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Saugatuck River
Where does the data for the Saugatuck River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.