Blackstone River at Northbridge, MA
Is Blackstone River at Northbridge, MA flooding right now?
Blackstone River at Northbridge, MA measured 3.21 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.21 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.74 ft on Sat, Aug 20, 1955.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.74 ft | 1955-08-20 |
| 13.7 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 13.65 ft | 2005-10-15 |
| 12.48 ft | 1979-01-25 |
| 11.36 ft | 1954-09-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstone River, 0.8 Mi Ds From Depot St near S.Grafton | 1.3 mi | Worcester County |
| Quinsigamond River at Pleasant St near Grafton, MA | 3.8 mi | Worcester County |
| Blackstone River at Depot Rd Wilkinsonville, MA | 3.9 mi | Worcester County |
| West River below West Hill Dam, near Uxbridge, MA | 4.1 mi | Worcester County |
| Mumford River at Uxbridge, MA | 5.6 mi | Worcester County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.