Connecticut River at Montague City, MA

Franklin County, Massachusetts · USGS gauge 01170500 · NWS MNTM3 · Connecticut River flood status · Massachusetts river levels

Nearby: river levels near Buckland · river levels near Whately

Is Connecticut River at Montague City, MA flooding right now?

Connecticut River at Montague City, MA measured 8.73 ft on 2026-09-11 00:30:00 UTC. That observation was 19.3 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

8.73 ft

as of 2 hours ago

Streamflow

5,860 cfs

data refreshed 1 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 49.2 ft on Thu, Mar 19, 1936.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 11 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	26 ft	17.3 ft below
Minor flood	28 ft	19.3 ft below
Moderate flood	32 ft	23.3 ft below
Major flood	40 ft	31.3 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
49.2 ft	1936-03-19
44.74 ft	1938-09-22
38.17 ft	1984-05-31
38.13 ft	1960-04-06
37.76 ft	1948-12-31

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Deerfield River near West Deerfield, MA	5.0 mi	Franklin County
South River near Conway, MA	6.6 mi	Franklin County
Millers River at Erving, MA	7.0 mi	Franklin County
North River at Shattuckville, MA	8.6 mi	Franklin County
Connecticut River near Northfield, MA	8.8 mi	Franklin County

Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast