Wading River Flow Today
As of October 30, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Wading River is flowing at 18 cfs near Norton, MA — 53% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Wading 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 Norton, the Wading River is running 18 cfs — 53% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 53% of normal).
How the Wading 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
- Norton63 ft 18 cfs53%
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 Wading River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (53%).
Wading River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wading River Near Norton MA
Oct 30, 3:15 AM · USGS 01109000 |
18 cfs | 53% | -6% | 5.39 ft | 4.1 ft below | 63 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 Wading River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Wading 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).
Wading River
Wading River is a river located in Long Island, New York. It flows for 15.2 miles from its source in the Pine Barrens to its mouth at Smithtown Bay. The river is fed by groundwater and several small tributaries along its course. The river was once used for transportation and trade, and saw significant industrial activity during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is mainly used for recreational purposes, such as fishing, kayaking, and birdwatching. The river is also an important habitat for various species of fish and wildlife. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Wading River Reservoir and the West Brook Reservoir, which are used for drinking water supply for local communities. Agriculture is also an important land use along the river, with several farms and vineyards located in the surrounding area.
Fishing near the Wading River
About the Wading River
How is the Wading River flowing right now?
As of October 30, 2026, the Wading River is flowing at 18 cfs near Norton, MA, about 53% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Wading River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Wading River is at 53% 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 Wading River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Norton (9.5 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.