Neponset River at Norwood water level

Name: Neponset River at Norwood water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Neponset River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.98ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT (51 min ago)

Flow: 26.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Neponset River at Norwood, where the gauge shows 5.98 ft.

It is 3.02 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 5.98 ft – 6.14 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.65 ftAugust 19, 1955
Forecast peak: 6.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Significant flooding is expected along the river in Walpole and Norwood. If evacuations are needed, do so immediately. Know alternate routes for travel in case your normal route becomes flooded. Norwood Memorial Airport is substantially impacted. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Backwater flooding occurs on Neponset Street in Canton. Floodwaters affect homes along Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1.
11.50 ft: Flooding impacts homes and businesses along the river in Walpole and Norwood, including homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Backwater flooding occurs on a portion of Neponset Street in Canton. Flooding also occurs at the Norwood Memorial Airport.
11.00 ft: Flooding impacts homes and businesses along the river in Walpole and Norwood, including homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Norwood Memorial Airport is substantially impacted.
10.50 ft: Flood waters reach homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. Flooding may also affect a portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station.
10.00 ft: Minor flooding affects homes along the river on Dean Street near Route 1 in Norwood. Widespread lowland flooding can also be expected.
9.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Neponset River in Norwood.
5.98 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.65 ft	August 19, 1955
2	11.32 ft	November 5, 1955
3	11.16 ft	March 30, 2010
4	11.07 ft	March 15, 2010
5	11.05 ft	July 24, 1938
6	10.90 ft	May 9, 1954
7	10.89 ft	June 14, 1998
8	10.69 ft	January 27, 1958
9	10.48 ft	March 18, 1968
10	10.38 ft	December 7, 1945

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.16 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 55° 31° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 56° 38° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 60° 42° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 53° 43° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 63° 38° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 51° 40° – Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 53° 35° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:03 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Neponset River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neponset River at Greenlodge St near CantonRiver gauge, Neponset River	98.9 cfs	Normal	−11.1 cfs	3.6 mi
Neponset River at Milton VillageEstuary gauge, Neponset River	178 cfs	Normal	−28.0 cfs	9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Branch Neponset River at CantonRiver gauge, East Branch Neponset River	28.7 cfs	Normal	−5.0 cfs	3.2 mi
Mother Brook at DedhamRiver gauge, Mother Brook	72.2 cfs	High	−27.7 cfs	5.7 mi
Charles River at DoverRiver gauge, Charles River	1.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	6 mi
Trout Brook at DoverRiver gauge, Trout Brook	1.6 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	7 mi
Kingsbury Pond near NorfolkLake, Kingsbury Pond	126.30 ft	Very low	±0	10 mi
Charles River at WellesleyRiver gauge, Charles River	183 cfs	Normal	−16.0 cfs	10 mi
Charles River at MedwayRiver gauge, Charles River	1.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Town Brook at Diversion Tunnel at QuincyRiver gauge, Town Brook	16.53 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Neponset River at Norwood?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 3.02 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Neponset River at Norwood today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 AM EDT, the water level was 5.98 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Neponset River at Norwood rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Neponset River at Norwood normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Neponset River at Norwood?

The highest level on record is 14.65 ft on August 19, 1955.

Is Neponset River at Norwood expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01105000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.17760, -71.20089 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	5.98 ft	2026-10-19 11:00	Provisional
Flow	26.2 cfs	2026-10-19 11:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Neponset River at Norwood (usgs:01105000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/neponset-river-at-norwood

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