North Nashua River at Fitchburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 10.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 10.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.2 ft on Apr 5, 1987 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Mar 7, 2011 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Mar 15, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Flooding of low lying areas along the river can be expected. Flooding encroaches on businesses near the junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flooding of low lying areas along the river can be expected from Fitchburg downstream into Lancaster. Flooding affects businesses near the junction of River and Depot Streets in Fitchburg. |
| 9.0 ft | Flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river. Businesses near the junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg are impacted. Flood waters also approach low railroad bridges in Downtown Fitchburg. |
| 10.0 ft | Significant flooding occurs along portions of the North Nashua River from Fitchburg downstream through Lancaster. In Fitchburg, flood waters reach low lying railroad bridges, and impacts occur at businesses near the junction of River and Depot Streets. Flood waters may cause erosion of the Westminster Street embankment in spots between Wachusett and Temple Streets. Overtopping of the dike along Commercial Road in Leominster may occur. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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