-75.0 cfs (-5.24%) since yesterday
192.66% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Swift River
was last observed at
1,357
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,692
acre-ft of water today; about 193%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
704 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2014-04-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
9,130 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Swift River At West Ware
reporting a streamflow rate of 838 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Swift River, with a gauge stage of
5.95 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Swift River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 619 ft, the
Swift River Near Roxbury.
Last Updated
2024-04-19
Streamflow
1,357.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
192.66%
Maximum
9,130.0 cfs
2014-04-16
About the 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.
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