West River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the West River is flowing at 96 cfs at Jamaica, VT — 126% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. 1 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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West 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 Jamaica, the West River is running 96 cfs — 126% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 126% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 8 runs on the West River with a live range are in range, 8 too low.
How the West 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
- Jamaica669 ft 96 cfs126%
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 West River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (126%).
West River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
West River At Jamaica VT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 01155500 |
96 cfs | 126% | -7% | 4.42 ft | · | 669 ft |
|
West River Below Townshend Dam Near Townshend VT
Last reported Oct 1 · USGS 01155910 |
46 cfs | · | · | 2.41 ft | flood 11.0 ft | 471 ft |
|
West River Below West Hill Dam MA
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 01111200 |
1.3 cfs | · | · | 0.99 ft | · | 235 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.
Paddle runs on the West River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Dams & reservoirs on the West River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
West 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
West River
The West River is a river in southern Vermont that flows through the towns of Jamaica, Townshend, Newfane, and Brookline. The river is about 47 miles long and has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. It is a tributary of the Connecticut River and is known for its hydroelectric power potential. The Ball Mountain Dam, Townshend Dam, and Jamaica Dam are some of the significant structures located on the river. These dams provide water storage for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The West River is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The river's water is essential for agriculture and supports several farms and orchards located along its banks.
Fishing near the West River
About the West River
How is the West River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the West River is flowing at 96 cfs at Jamaica, VT, about 126% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the West River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the West River is at 126% 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 West River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Townshend (11.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the West River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.