Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA
Is Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA flooding right now?
Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA measured 23.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 29 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
23.64 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 29 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 37.45 ft on Mon, May 15, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 29 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37.45 ft | 2006-05-15 |
| 37.45 ft | 2006-05-15 |
| 36.16 ft | 2010-03-16 |
| 34.15 ft | 2007-04-18 |
| 33.98 ft | 2010-04-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack River at Lawrence, MA | 2.3 mi | Essex County |
| Spicket River near Methuen, MA | 5.8 mi | Rockingham County |
| Martins Brook near North Reading, MA | 7.3 mi | Middlesex County |
| Merrimack River 0.3 Miles U.S.Rt 125 at Haverhill, MA | 7.8 mi | Essex County |
| Merrimack River below Concord River at Lowell, MA | 7.8 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.