West Branch Westfield River at Huntington, MA
Is West Branch Westfield River at Huntington, MA flooding right now?
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington, MA measured 3.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.02 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.78 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.78 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 15.5 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 15.27 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 14.33 ft | 2005-10-09 |
| 12.95 ft | 1936-03-18 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield River at Knightville, MA | 3.8 mi | Hampshire County |
| Walker Brook near Becket Center, MA | 7.9 mi | Berkshire County |
| Mill River at Northampton, MA | 13.1 mi | Hampshire County |
| Westfield River near Westfield, MA | 13.5 mi | Hampden County |
| Hubbard River near West Hartland, CT | 14.0 mi | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
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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.