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Stillwater River

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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 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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river in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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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 01095434, as of Aug 22, 8:20 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 14 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:20 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
61°F
16°C
Streamflow
3 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.36 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 1 ft³/s over 14 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GATES BROOK NEAR WEST BOYLSTON, MA (1.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:20 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Stillwater River

H: 76° L: 64°
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
70°
|
Feels like 70°
Precipitation
73%
Humidity
66%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
68°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
64°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
76°
3 PM
Light drizzle
74°
6 PM
Light drizzle
74°
9 PM
Light drizzle
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stillwater River?
Stillwater River is a river in Massachusetts.
What is the water temperature at Stillwater River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Stillwater River in Massachusetts is 61°F (16°C), measured by USGS gauge 01095434, 1.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Stillwater River?
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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