Mill River at Taunton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.5 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.5 ft on Apr 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Mar 17, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Jan 13, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Floodwaters affect the Spring Street public parking lot and lowest lying structures along Spring Street in Taunton. |
|---|---|
| 9.5 ft | Floodwaters reach structures lying closest to the Mill River including Spring Street in Taunton. Floodwaters back up behind the bridge off of Spring Street in Taunton, and also inundate a portion of the parking lot adjacent to that location. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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