Taunton River near Bridgewater
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.0 ft on Apr 1, 2010 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Mar 17, 2010 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Mar 20, 1968 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Aug 21, 1955 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | Lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro often floods when the Taunton River at Bridgewater reaches this level. This can result in blockage or closure of the Woloski Park accessway. |
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| 8.0 ft | Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. |
| 9.0 ft | Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 11.0 ft | Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways- the water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 12.0 ft | Flooding affects low lying areas in Bridgewater, Middleboro, and Taunton. Floodwaters encroach on portions of Route 44 in Taunton. Backwater flooding occurs on low lying properties near the intersections of Dean and Arlington streets in Taunton. Woloski Park in Middleboro is isolated for a long period of time due to flooding. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 13.0 ft | Flooding is likely in low lying areas along the river in Bridgewater, Middleboro, Raynham and Taunton. Flooding occurs along Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters spread into lowest lying businesses on Route 44 near the Taunton and Raynham line. The river encroaches on lowest lying homes on Vernon and Green Streets at the Middleboro/Bridgewater town line, and Summer Street is inundated. Woloski Park is flooded for an extended period of time. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 14.0 ft | Significant flooding will affect interests along the river. Prolonged closures occur along Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters reach onto West Water and Ingell Streets in Taunton, and Cherry Street in Halifax. Along the Bridgewater/Middleboro town line, lowest lying homes are impacted along Vernon and Green Streets. Titicut, Plymouth and Summer Streets and Woloski Park are inundated. Floodwaters back up behind the railroad bridge. Follow the advice of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so. |
| 15.0 ft | This is near the flood of record. Floodwaters force prolonged closures of Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters reach onto West Water and Ingell Streets in Taunton. Along the Bridgewater/Middleboro town line, lowest lying homes along Vernon and Green Streets are impacted. The river inundates Titicut, Plymouth and Summer Streets and Woloski Park, and floodwaters back up behind the railroad bridge. In Halifax, Cherry Street floods. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. |
Forecast office: NWS Norton · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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