Is the Shawsheen River flooding?
The Shawsheen River is tracked by 4 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 Shawsheen River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Shawsheen River near Wilmington, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.54 ft on 15 March 2010, carrying 1,880 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1964 (59 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.97 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawsheen River near Wilmington, MA | No flooding | 1.97 ft | 7 ft | |
| Shawsheen River at Balmoral Street at Andover, MA | No flooding | 23.65 ft | 29 ft | |
| Shawsheen River at Hanscom Field near Bedford, MA | No current data | — | — | — |
| Shawsheen River at Great Rd at Bedford, MA | No current data | — | — | — |