Priest Brook near Winchendon, MA
Is Priest Brook near Winchendon, MA flooding right now?
Priest Brook near Winchendon, MA measured 2.44 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.1 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.44 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.9 ft on Wed, Sep 21, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.9 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 8.4 ft | 1936-03-18 |
| 6.8 ft | 1927-11-04 |
| 6.7 ft | 1940-04-13 |
| 6.55 ft | 2021-07-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Millers River near Winchendon, MA | 1.6 mi | Worcester County |
| East Branch Tully River near Athol, MA | 6.2 mi | Franklin County |
| Otter River at Otter River, MA | 7.5 mi | Worcester County |
| Millers River at Athol, Mass. | 8.8 mi | Worcester County |
| Whetstone Brook at Depot Rd at Wendell Depot, MA | 13.9 mi | Franklin 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.