Shawsheen River near Wilmington, MA
Is Shawsheen River near Wilmington, MA flooding right now?
Shawsheen River near Wilmington, MA measured 1.97 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.0 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.97 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.54 ft on Tue, Mar 16, 2010.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.54 ft | 2010-03-16 |
| 10.49 ft | 1996-10-22 |
| 9.87 ft | 2001-03-23 |
| 9.85 ft | 1979-01-26 |
| 9.42 ft | 2010-03-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich River at Mill Street near North Reading, MA | 5.3 mi | Essex County |
| Spring Brook near Bedford, MA | 5.5 mi | Middlesex County |
| Martins Brook near North Reading, MA | 5.8 mi | Middlesex County |
| Elm Brook at Bedford, MA | 6.1 mi | Middlesex County |
| Shawsheen River at Great Rd at Bedford, MA | 6.1 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.