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Hinckley Brook

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 22 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01127500, as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 22 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
61 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.71 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 22 ft³/s over 95 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge YANTIC RIVER AT YANTIC, CT (6.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Hinckley Brook

H: 73° L: 62°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
65°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
87%
Humidity
82%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
66°
3 AM
Light drizzle
65°
6 AM
Light drizzle
64°
9 AM
Light drizzle
68°
12 PM
Light drizzle
72°
3 PM
Light drizzle
73°
6 PM
Mist
64°
9 PM
Fog
62°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinckley Brook?
Hinckley Brook is a river in Connecticut.
What is the water temperature at Hinckley Brook?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Hinckley Brook in Connecticut is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 01127500, 6.3 miles away.
Can you swim at Hinckley Brook?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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