Is the Blackstone River flooding?
The Blackstone 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 Blackstone 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Blackstone River at Northbridge, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.74 ft on 20 August 1955, carrying 16,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.21 ft, 13.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone River at Northbridge, MA | No flooding | 3.21 ft | 9 ft | |
| Blackstone River at Depot Rd Wilkinsonville, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Blackstone River at Millville, MA | No current data | — | — | — |