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Slocums River

River · Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Live flow only — judge the water in person

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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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 30 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

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 01105933, as of Aug 22, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 30 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
6 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.38 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 6 ft³/s over 30 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge PASKAMANSET RIVER NEAR SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA (2.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Slocums River

H: 81° L: 64°
Mist
Mist
64°
|
Feels like 67°
Precipitation
92%
Humidity
94%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
65°
3 AM
Light rain
65°
6 AM
Light rain
66°
9 AM
Light rain shower
68°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 PM
Light rain shower
78°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
9 PM
Light rain shower
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Slocums River?
Slocums River is a river in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Slocums River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Slocums River rated?
Slocums River in Dartmouth, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews.

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Dartmouth, MA 02748

Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02748

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