Willimantic River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Willimantic River is flowing at 43 cfs near Coventry, CT — 92% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Willimantic 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 Coventry, the Willimantic River is running 43 cfs — 92% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 92% of normal).
How the Willimantic 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
- Coventry259 ft 43 cfs92%
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 Willimantic River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (92%).
Willimantic River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Willimantic River Near Coventry CT
Oct 6, 3:15 AM · USGS 01119500 |
43 cfs | 92% | · | 2.64 ft | 5.4 ft below | 259 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Willimantic River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Willimantic 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).
Willimantic River
The Willimantic River is located in the northeastern United States, running through Connecticut and Massachusetts. With a length of 25 miles, it is a tributary of the Shetucket River and part of the Thames River watershed. Historically, the river was used for transportation and powering mills during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. The river's hydrology is influenced by several dams, including the West Thompson Dam and the Eagleville Dam. The reservoirs created by these dams provide water for both municipal and agricultural use. Despite some pollution concerns, efforts have been made to improve the river's water quality and restore its natural habitat.
Fishing near the Willimantic River
About the Willimantic River
How is the Willimantic River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Willimantic River is flowing at 43 cfs near Coventry, CT, about 92% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Willimantic River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Willimantic River is at 92% 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 Willimantic River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Coventry (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.