Is the Ipswich River flooding?
The Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich River near Ipswich, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.53 ft on 16 May 2006, carrying 4,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1931 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.31 ft, 8.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich River near Ipswich, MA | No flooding | 2.31 ft | 7 ft | |
| Ipswich River at Mill Street near North Reading, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Ipswich River at South Middleton, MA | No flood stage defined | 1.75 ft | — |