Taunton River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Taunton River is flowing at 550 cfs near Bridgewater, MA — 567% of normal for the date and down 17% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Taunton 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 Bridgewater, the Taunton River is running 550 cfs — 567% of normal, down 17% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 567% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Bridgewater (-17%).
How the Taunton 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
- Bridgewater10 ft 550 cfs567%
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 Taunton River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (567%).
Taunton River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Taunton River Near Bridgewater MA
Oct 5, 3:45 AM · USGS 01108000 |
550 cfs | 567% | -17% | 4.50 ft | 3.5 ft below | 10 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 Taunton River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Taunton River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Taunton River
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.
Fishing near the Taunton River
About the Taunton River
How is the Taunton River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Taunton River is flowing at 550 cfs near Bridgewater, MA, about 567% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Taunton River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Taunton River is at 567% 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 Taunton River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Bridgewater (8.0 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.