Swift River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Swift River is flowing at 120 cfs at West Ware, MA — 119% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 16 to 120 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Swift 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 West Ware, the Swift River is running 120 cfs — 119% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Roxbury (-14%).
How the Swift 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
- Roxbury619 ft 16 cfs40%
- West Ware370 ft 120 cfs119%
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 Swift River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).
Swift River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Swift River Near Roxbury ME
Oct 4, 3:45 AM · USGS 01055000 |
16 cfs | 40% | -14% | 1.00 ft | 6.0 ft below | 619 ft |
|
Swift River At West Ware MA
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01175500 |
120 cfs | 119% | -2% | 2.85 ft | · | 370 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 Swift River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Swift River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Swift River
The Swift River is a major tributary of the Chicopee River in Massachusetts, USA. It is 25 miles long and has a drainage area of 185 square miles. The river has a long history of human use, including for fishing, farming, and industrial purposes. Today, the river is home to several large reservoirs, including the Quabbin Reservoir, which provides drinking water to over 2 million people in Massachusetts. The Swift River also has several hydroelectric dams, including the Bondsville Dam and the Enfield Dam. The river is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and kayaking, and it is also used for agricultural irrigation. Despite its many uses, the Swift River is also a valuable natural resource and is home to a variety of aquatic species.
About the Swift River
How is the Swift River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Swift River is flowing at 120 cfs at West Ware, MA, about 119% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 16 to 120 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Swift River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Swift River is at 79% 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.
What is flood stage on the Swift River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Roxbury (7.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.