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Saugatuck River River Levels

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

The Saugatuck River is a 23-mile-long river located in southwestern Connecticut.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Saugatuck River was last observed at 137 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 271 acre-ft of water today; about 55% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 248 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 92.3 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Saugatuck River, with a gauge stage of 3.68 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.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-02
Discharge Volume 271 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 136.5 cfs
-1.1 cfs (-0.8%)
Percent of Normal 55.06%
Maximum 4,060.0 cfs
2024-01-10
Seasonal Avg 248 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Saugatuck River Near Redding
USGS 01208990
44 cfs 2.04 ft 2.08
Saugatuck R Nr Westport
USGS 01209500
92 cfs 3.68 ft -2.12
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Saugatuck River is a 23.7-mile-long (38.1 km) river in southwestern Connecticut in the United States. It drains part of suburban and rural Fairfield County west of Bridgeport, emptying into Long Island Sound.
USS Saugatuck, a U.S. Navy oiler that saw service in World War II, was named after the river.