Wild River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 5:45 AM, the Wild River is flowing at 28 cfs at Gilead, ME — 64% of normal for the date and down 16% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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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 28 cfs — 64% of normal, down 16% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 64% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Gilead (-16%).
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
- Gilead722 ft 28 cfs64%
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 (64%).
Wild River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wild River At Gilead ME
Oct 3, 5:45 AM · USGS 01054200 |
28 cfs | 64% | -16% | 1.25 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.
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).
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.
About the Wild River
How is the Wild River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Wild River is flowing at 28 cfs at Gilead, ME, about 64% 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 64% 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.