PADDLE CONDITIONS
Check flow levels before you head out.
PADDLE CONDITIONS
River conditions changing regularly due to rain, drought, and more. Checking the flow level before you head out will help ensure everyone in your party is prepared.
We keep track of Ipswich River flow levels by monitoring the United States Geological Survey (USGS) streamflow gage, which records data in real-time on the Ipswich River in Ipswich. Scroll down to the first chart, "Discharge, cubic feet per second":
Check the flow level and then reference this chart:
Good for Beginners <150
Moderate 150 - 250
Quick and Tricky 250 - 400
Experts Only 400-500
Don’t Go Out 500+