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Cold Brook

River

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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.
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natural watercourse in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

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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 01165150, as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC
Streamflow
124 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.81 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILLERS RIVER AT ATHOL, MASS. (3.5 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:30 AM UTC.

Weather at Cold Brook

H: 71° L: 59°
Overcast
Overcast
63°
|
Feels like 63°
Precipitation
40%
Humidity
80%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
66°
12 PM
Overcast
69°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
59°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cold Brook?
Cold Brook is a river in Massachusetts.
Can you swim at Cold Brook?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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Massachusetts

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