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Wild River Flow Today

As of October 23, 2026 at 4:15 AM, the Wild River is flowing at 35 cfs at Gilead, ME — 35% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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1 1 reporting · upstream → down
Wild River At Gilead: 35% of normal
Typical gauge
35% of normal for the date
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35cfs Gilead
Updated
Oct 23, 4:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 23, 2026

Wild 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 Gilead, the Wild River is running 35 cfs — 35% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 35% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Wild 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

  1. Gilead722 ft 35 cfs35%

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 Wild River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (35%).

Typical gauge 35%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
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Wild River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height Elevation
Wild River At Gilead ME
Oct 23, 4:15 AM · USGS 01054200
35 cfs 35% -6% 1.35 ft 722 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.

History

Wild 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).

About this river

Wild River

The Wild River is a 25.6-mile-long river located in New Hampshire, United States. It was designated as a National Wild and Scenic River in 1986 due to its unique ecological and scenic value. The river flows through the White Mountain National Forest and is fed by several tributaries. The hydrology of the Wild River is characterized by a steep gradient, rapids, and waterfalls. Several dams have been built along the river, including the Wild River Dam and the Hastings Reservoir Dam. These dams were constructed to generate hydroelectric power and to provide water supply. The Wild River offers a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The river also supports agricultural uses, such as irrigation and livestock grazing.

FAQ

About the Wild River

How is the Wild River flowing right now?

As of October 23, 2026, the Wild River is flowing at 35 cfs at Gilead, ME, about 35% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Wild River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Wild River is at 35% 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.

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