Is the Charles River flooding?
The Charles River is tracked by 5 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 Charles River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 5 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 Charles River at Waltham, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.56 ft on 15 March 2010, carrying 4,270 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1932 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.75 ft, 6.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River at Medway, MA | No flooding | 0.80 ft | 5 ft | |
| Charles River at Dover, MA | No flooding | 0.66 ft | 5 ft | |
| Charles River at Waltham, MA | No flooding | 0.75 ft | 5 ft | |
| Charles River above Watertown Dam at Watertown, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Charles River at Wellesley, MA | No flood stage defined | 2.73 ft | — |