CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA
Is CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA flooding right now?
No — CHARLES RIVER AT DOVER, MA is at 0.89 ft, 4.1 ft below its 5 ft flood stage, as of 43 min ago.
Gauge height
0.89 ft
Streamflow
87 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.24 ft on Tue, Aug 23, 1955.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 7.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.24 ft | 1955-08-23 |
| 9.1 ft | 1936-03-25 |
| 9 ft | 1938-06-27 |
| 8.72 ft | 1968-03-22 |
| 8.36 ft | 1979-01-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| TROUT BROOK AT DOVER, MA | 1.7 mi | Norfolk County |
| CHARLES RIVER AT WELLESLEY, MA | 4.5 mi | Norfolk County |
| MOTHER BROOK AT DEDHAM, MA | 4.9 mi | Norfolk County |
| NEPONSET RIVER AT NORWOOD, MA | 6.2 mi | Norfolk County |
| NEPONSET RIVER AT GREENLODGE ST NEAR CANTON, MA | 6.7 mi | Norfolk County |
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