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Norfolk Brook Reservoir

Reservoir

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 75 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01186500, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 75 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
63°F
17°C
Streamflow
22 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.55 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 30 ft³/s over 75 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge STILL RIVER AT ROBERTSVILLE, CT (8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 6:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Norfolk Brook Reservoir

H: 74° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
70°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
80%
Humidity
73%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
60°
3 AM
Cloudy
60°
6 AM
Overcast
61°
9 AM
Cloudy
66°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
72°
3 PM
Overcast
72°
6 PM
Overcast
70°
9 PM
Overcast
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norfolk Brook Reservoir?
Norfolk Brook Reservoir is a reservoir in Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Norfolk Brook Reservoir?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Norfolk Brook Reservoir in Connecticut is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 01186500, 8 miles away.
Can you swim at Norfolk Brook Reservoir?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
What amenities does Norfolk Brook Reservoir have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Norfolk Brook Reservoir include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby