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Mill River

River · Northampton, Massachusetts

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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 21 (median 23 ft³/s over 87 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 01171500, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 23 ft³/s over 87 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
13 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.48 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 23 ft³/s over 87 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILL RIVER AT NORTHAMPTON, MA (0 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Mill River

H: 84° L: 60°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
84°
|
Feels like 84°
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
47%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
6.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
63°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
68°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
6 PM
Sunny
75°
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mill River?
Mill River is a river in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Mill River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Mill River rated?
Mill River in Northampton, Massachusetts has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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