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Prescott Brook
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 10 ft³/s over 89 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 01174500, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 10 ft³/s over 89 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 10 ft³/s over 89 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Massachusetts yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EAST BRANCH SWIFT RIVER NEAR HARDWICK, MA (4.8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prescott Brook?
- Prescott Brook is a river in Massachusetts.
- Can you swim at Prescott Brook?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
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