Merrimack River at Lawrence, MA
Is Merrimack River at Lawrence, MA flooding right now?
Merrimack River at Lawrence, MA measured 9.31 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 14.7 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.31 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.37 ft on Wed, Dec 20, 2023.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 24.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.37 ft | 2023-12-20 |
| 22.6 ft | 2019-04-28 |
| 22.48 ft | 2014-04-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA | 2.3 mi | Essex County |
| Spicket River near Methuen, MA | 3.9 mi | Rockingham County |
| Merrimack River 0.3 Miles U.S.Rt 125 at Haverhill, MA | 5.9 mi | Essex County |
| Merrimack River below Concord River at Lowell, MA | 8.4 mi | Middlesex County |
| Concord River below River Meadow Brook, at Lowell, MA | 8.9 mi | Middlesex 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.