Mill River at Northampton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.4 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 14.4 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 13.7 ft on Oct 9, 2005 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Flooding occurs along the Smith College River Walk Path in Northampton. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | The Smith College River Walk Path is flooded. Farm roads in the Oxbow floodplain near the Mill River in Northampton are inundated. |
| 13.0 ft | River flooding result in the closure of Meadow Street. Floodwaters encroach on lowest lying homes in Leeds Center and lowest lying industries above the Pine Street Dam in Florence. Farm roads in the Oxbow floodplain near the Mill River are inundated and the Smith College River Walk Path is closed. |
| 14.0 ft | Floodwaters inundate Maines Field and result in the closure of Meadow Street. Floodwaters encroach on low lying homes in Leeds Center as well as lowest lying industries along the mill above the Pine Street Dam in Florence. Farm roads in the Oxbow floodplain are inundated as well as portions of the Smith College River Walk Path. |
| 15.0 ft | Backwater flooding into feeder streams results in multiple road closures in the Florence section of Northampton. In addition, Meadow Street in Northampton is flooded. Floodwaters inundate Maines Field, and floodwaters affect lowest lying homes in Leeds Center as well as lowest lying industries above the Pine Street Dam in Florence. Farm roads in the Oxbow floodplain are closed, as well as the Smith College River Walk Path. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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