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Half Mile Falls Park

Westfield, Massachusetts · Park

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 01183500, 2.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 149 ft³/s near Half Mile Falls Park but no water-temperature reading.

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01183500, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ft³/s over 112 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
149 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.16 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 216 ft³/s over 112 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WESTFIELD RIVER NEAR WESTFIELD, MA (2.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.