Nashua River at East Pepperell, MA
Is Nashua River at East Pepperell, MA flooding right now?
Nashua River at East Pepperell, MA measured 1.55 ft on 2026-10-27 17:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.55 ft
Streamflow
261 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.1 ft on Fri, Mar 20, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.1 ft | 1936-03-20 |
| 16.19 ft | 1987-04-07 |
| 15.75 ft | 2010-03-17 |
| 14.08 ft | 1938-09-23 |
| 13.78 ft | 2010-04-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nissitissit River at Pepperell, MA | 0.3 mi | Middlesex County |
| Squannacook River near West Groton, MA | 4.8 mi | Middlesex County |
| Merrimack River at Nashua, NH | 9.4 mi | Hillsborough County |
| North Nashua River at Fitchburg, MA | 12.5 mi | Worcester County |
| Souhegan River at Merrimack, NH | 13.6 mi | Hillsborough 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.