Is the Assabet River flooding?

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The Assabet River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Massachusetts. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Assabet River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Massachusetts river levels.

data refreshed 8 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Assabet River at Maynard, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.94 ft on 20 August 1955, carrying 4,250 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.35 ft, 7.6 ft below that record.

Drains 116 sq mi · gauge elevation 146 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Assabet River at Maynard, MANo flooding1.35 ft5 ft
Assabet River at Port Street at Hudson, MANo current data
Assabet River at Sudbury Rd near Stow, MANo current data
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.