Charles River at Medway, MA
Is Charles River at Medway, MA flooding right now?
Charles River at Medway, MA measured 0.81 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.81 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.21 ft on Wed, Mar 31, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 7 ft | 6.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.21 ft | 2010-03-31 |
| 7.02 ft | 2005-10-16 |
| 6.62 ft | 2010-03-16 |
| 6.35 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 6.35 ft | 2001-03-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Brook at Walpole, MA | 6.5 mi | Norfolk County |
| Miscoe Brook near Franklin, MA | 7.1 mi | Norfolk County |
| Sudbury River at Ashland, MA | 9.0 mi | Middlesex County |
| Trout Brook at Dover, MA | 9.3 mi | Norfolk County |
| Neponset River at Norwood, MA | 10.0 mi | Norfolk 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.