Is the Neponset River flooding?
The Neponset River is tracked by 2 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 Neponset River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Neponset River at Norwood, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.65 ft on 19 August 1955, carrying 1,490 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.54 ft, 9.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neponset River at Norwood, MA | No flooding | 5.54 ft | 9 ft | |
| Neponset River at Greenlodge St near Canton, MA | No flood stage defined | 6.24 ft | — |