TAUNTON RIVER

TAUNTON RIVER

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Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Taunton River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Taunton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Taunton River is a 38-mile-long river in southeastern Massachusetts that flows into Mount Hope Bay and ultimately into the Atlantic Ocean. The river has a rich history, as it was used by Native Americans for fishing and hunting, and was later used by colonists for transportation and industry. The river is fed by several smaller tributaries and features several reservoirs and dams, including the North Dighton Reservoir and the Weir River Dam. These reservoirs and dams provide hydroelectric power for the region. The Taunton River is also used for recreational purposes, including boating, fishing, and swimming. The river is home to a diverse range of fish species, including striped bass, herring, and alewife, making it a popular destination for anglers. The river also supports agriculture in the surrounding area, including cranberry farming.

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Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Taunton River Near Bridgewater
USGS 01108000
140 cfs 3.5 ft 27.27

Regional Streamflow

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The Taunton River (historically also called the "Taunton Great River"), is a river in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States. It arises from the confluence of the Town River and Matfield River, in the town of Bridgewater. From there it meanders through the towns of Halifax, Middleborough and Raynham, through the city of Taunton for which it is named, the towns of Berkley, Dighton, Somerset, and the Assonet section of Freetown, to Fall River where it joins Mount Hope Bay, an arm of Narragansett Bay.



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