Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, MA
Is Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, MA flooding right now?
Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, MA measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
52 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.2 ft on Wed, Sep 21, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.2 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 12.83 ft | 1955-08-19 |
| 12.04 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 8.62 ft | 2011-03-07 |
| 8.54 ft | 2005-10-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Quaboag River at West Brimfield, MA | 3.7 mi | Hampden County |
| Swift River at West Ware, MA | 3.8 mi | Hampshire County |
| Cadwell Creek near Belchertown, MA | 8.5 mi | Hampshire County |
| Twelvemile Brook near North Wilbraham, MA | 8.9 mi | Hampden County |
| Cadwell Creek near Pelham, MA | 10.1 mi | Hampshire 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.