Yantic River Flow Today
As of October 11, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Yantic River is flowing at 48 cfs at Yantic, CT — 227% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Yantic 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 Yantic, the Yantic River is running 48 cfs — 227% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 227% of normal).
How the Yantic 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
- Yantic123 ft 48 cfs227%
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 Yantic River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (227%).
Yantic River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yantic River At Yantic CT
Oct 11, 3:45 AM · USGS 01127500 |
48 cfs | 227% | -5% | 1.54 ft | 7.5 ft below | 123 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 Yantic River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Yantic 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).
Yantic River
The Yantic River is a 21-mile long river in eastern Connecticut that flows through several towns including Norwich, Bozrah, and Sprague. The river has a rich history as it was used for transportation and industry during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the river is used for recreational purposes such as fishing, boating, and hiking. The river is fed by several tributaries and ultimately flows into the Thames River. There are several reservoirs and dams along the Yantic River, including the Yantic Falls Dam and the Taftville Reservoir. These reservoirs are used for drinking water supply and flood control. The Yantic River has also been a source of irrigation for local farmers.
Fishing near the Yantic River
About the Yantic River
How is the Yantic River flowing right now?
As of October 11, 2026, the Yantic River is flowing at 48 cfs at Yantic, CT, about 227% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Yantic River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Yantic River is at 227% 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 Yantic River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Yantic (9.0 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.