Spicket River near Methuen, MA
Is Spicket River near Methuen, MA flooding right now?
Spicket River near Methuen, MA measured 4.07 ft on 2026-10-27 18:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.07 ft
Streamflow
96 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.15 ft on Tue, May 16, 2006.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 2.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.15 ft | 2006-05-16 |
| 9.86 ft | 2010-03-16 |
| 9.13 ft | 2010-04-01 |
| 9.07 ft | 2001-03-24 |
| 9.01 ft | 2007-04-18 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Merrimack River at Lawrence, MA | 3.9 mi | Essex County |
| Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA | 5.8 mi | Essex County |
| Merrimack River 0.3 Miles U.S.Rt 125 at Haverhill, MA | 6.7 mi | Essex County |
| Spicket River at North Salem, NH | 7.3 mi | Rockingham County |
| Beaver Brook at North Pelham, NH | 7.9 mi | Rockingham 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.