Mill River at Northampton, MA
Is Mill River at Northampton, MA flooding right now?
Mill River at Northampton, MA measured 5.48 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.48 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.42 ft on Sun, Aug 28, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.42 ft | 2011-08-28 |
| 15.58 ft | 2007-04-16 |
| 14.37 ft | 2023-12-18 |
| 13.72 ft | 2005-10-09 |
| 13.47 ft | 2016-02-25 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River below Power Dam at Holyoke, MA | 8.3 mi | Hampden County |
| Fort River near Amherst, MA | 8.6 mi | Hampshire County |
| Mill River at Christian Lane at Whately, MA | 8.8 mi | Franklin County |
| Avery Brook near Whately, MA | 9.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Connecticut River at I-391 Bridge at Holyoke, MA | 9.2 mi | Hampden 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.