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Nashua River at East Pepperell

National Weather Service gauge DNSM3 · Massachusetts · Middlesex County · 42.6676, -71.5751 · USGS 01096500

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage7.0 ft
Minor flooding8.0 ft
Moderate flooding12.0 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftMinor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis.
9.0 ftMinor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis. Flooding will impact low lying businesses along Route 119 in Pepperell in the vicinity of its junction with Route 111.
10.0 ftMinor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis. Flooding will impact some low lying businesses along Route 119 in Pepperell in the vicinity of Route 111.
11.0 ftFlooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Follow the directions provided by your local emergency management officials. Avoid flood prone locations. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways.
12.0 ftFlooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 119 in Pepperell, and also inundate businesses on Route 119 near its junction with Route 111. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways.
14.0 ftFlooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 119 in Pepperell, and also inundate businesses on Route 119 near its junction with Route 111. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways. Follow the directions of local officials and if asked to evacuate do so immediately. The standard river gage can not report much higher than this elevation.
15.0 ftFlooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a Pepperell Airport as well as low lying areas on route 119. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways. Follow the directions of local officials and if asked to evacuate do so immediately. The standard river gage can not report much higher than this elevation
16.0 ftWidespread inundation of residential areas along the Nashua River is likely. Areas that will be the most impacted include parts of East Pepperell, Hollis and Nashua. Flooding is expected along a stretch of Route 119 in Pepperell. In Groton, potentially affected areas include Fitchs Bridge Road, Long Hill Road, and Route 225. Take action now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of emergency management officials. The standard river gage does not report at this elevation.

Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.

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