Ware River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Ware River is flowing at 178 cfs at Gibbs Crossing, MA — 288% of normal for the date and down 30% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 77 to 178 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Ware 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 Gibbs Crossing, the Ware River is running 178 cfs — 288% of normal, down 30% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 461% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Intake Works Near Barre (-34%) and Gibbs Crossing (-30%).
Highest against normal: Barre at 961%. Lowest: Gibbs Crossing at 288%.
How the Ware 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
- Barre738 ft 77 cfs961%
- Intake Works Near Barre639 ft 105 cfs461%
- Gibbs Crossing380 ft 178 cfs288%
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 Ware River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (461%).
Ware River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ware River Near Barre MA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 01172500 |
77 cfs | 961% | -26% | 3.25 ft | 738 ft |
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Ware River At Intake Works Near Barre MA
Oct 2, 4:15 AM · USGS 01173000 |
105 cfs | 461% | -34% | 4.14 ft | 639 ft |
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Ware River At Gibbs Crossing MA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01173500 |
178 cfs | 288% | -30% | 2.59 ft | 380 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.
Ware River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Ware River
The Ware River is a tributary of the Chicopee River, located in central Massachusetts. It is approximately 35 miles long and has a history dating back to the 1600s. The river's hydrology has changed significantly over the years due to the construction of reservoirs and dams, including the Quabbin Reservoir, which was built in the 1930s to provide drinking water to Boston. Other notable reservoirs include the Ware River Reservoir and the Birch Hill Dam. The river has a variety of recreational uses, including fishing and boating. It also supports local agriculture, with farms utilizing the river for irrigation. Despite the changes to its flow and function, the Ware River remains an important natural resource for the region.
About the Ware River
How is the Ware River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Ware River is flowing at 178 cfs at Gibbs Crossing, MA, about 288% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 77 to 178 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ware River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ware River is at 461% 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.
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.