Is the Ware River flooding?
The Ware 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 Ware River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, MA. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.20 ft on 21 September 1938, carrying 22,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (113 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.08 ft, 16.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ware River at Gibbs Crossing, MA | No flooding | 2.08 ft | 7 ft | |
| Ware River near Barre, MA | No flood stage defined | 2.32 ft | — | |
| Ware River at Intake Works near Barre, MA | No flood stage defined | 3.16 ft | — | |
| Ware River at Barre Plains, MA | No flood stage defined | -0.15 ft | — |