Williams River Flow Today
As of November 12, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Williams River is flowing at 45 cfs near Rockingham Vt, VT — 53% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 41 to 45 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Williams 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 Rockingham Vt, the Williams River is running 45 cfs — 53% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 39% of normal).
How the Williams 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
- Dyer2,198 ft 41 cfs26%
- Rockingham Vt329 ft 45 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 Williams River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (39%).
Williams River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Williams River At Dyer WV
Nov 12, 2:15 AM · USGS 03186500 |
41 cfs | 26% | -5% | 1.22 ft | · | 2,198 ft |
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Williams River Near Rockingham Vt VT
Nov 12, 2:45 AM · USGS 01153550 |
45 cfs | 53% | -3% | 2.32 ft | 5.7 ft below | 329 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.
Williams River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Williams River
The Williams River is a 33-mile-long river located in the eastern part of Vermont. The river flows through the towns of Rockingham, Chester, and Springfield, and eventually empties into the Connecticut River. The Williams River is known for its historic significance, as it played an important role in the development of the region's industry and transportation. The river is dammed at several points, including the Lower Williams Dam, which was built in 1909 to generate hydropower. The Williams River is also home to the Ball Mountain Dam, which creates the Ball Mountain Reservoir - a popular recreational spot for swimming, boating, and fishing. The river is used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering. Overall, the Williams River is an important resource for both the local economy and recreational opportunities.
About the Williams River
How is the Williams River flowing right now?
As of November 12, 2026, the Williams River is flowing at 45 cfs near Rockingham Vt, VT, about 53% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 41 to 45 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Williams River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Williams River is at 39% 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 Williams River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rockingham Vt (8.0 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.