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SwedenCharles River at Medway water level
River gauge, Charles River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 56.8 cfs
History
What this means
The Charles River at Medway is at 1.20 ft, in the normal range.
It is 3.80 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.20 ft and 1.30 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.21 ftMarch 31, 2010
Floating and fishing near Charles River at Medway
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 3.80 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.21 ft | March 31, 2010 |
| 2 | 7.02 ft | October 16, 2005 |
| 3 | 6.62 ft | March 16, 2010 |
| 4 | 6.35 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 5 | 6.35 ft | March 23, 2001 |
| 6 | 5.57 ft | December 13, 2008 |
| 7 | 5.47 ft | June 8, 2006 |
| 8 | 5.41 ft | February 26, 2010 |
| 9 | 5.39 ft | January 13, 2018 |
| 10 | 5.39 ft | January 11, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Charles River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles River at DoverRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Charles River at WellesleyRiver gauge, Charles River | 203 cfs | Normal | −4.0 cfs | 15 mi |
| Charles River at WalthamRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Charles River at First St at CambridgeTidal gauge, Charles River | 107.79 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Pond near NorfolkLake, Kingsbury Pond | 126.30 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Sudbury River at AshlandRiver gauge, Sudbury River | 36.0 cfs | Normal | −3.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Trout Brook at DoverRiver gauge, Trout Brook | 2.1 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 9 mi |
| Neponset River at NorwoodRiver gauge, Neponset River | 6.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 10 mi |
| Blackstone River at WoonsocketRiver gauge, Blackstone River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 11 mi |
| Cochituate Brook below Lake Cochituate at FraminghamRiver gauge, Cochituate Brook | 19.7 cfs | Normal | −4.7 cfs | 12 mi |
| East Branch Neponset River at CantonRiver gauge, East Branch Neponset River | 34.9 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Sudbury River at SaxonvilleRiver gauge, Sudbury River | 4.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.61 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Charles River at Medway?
The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 3.80 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 Charles River at Medway today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.20 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Charles River at Medway rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Charles River at Medway normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Charles River at Medway?
The highest level on record is 7.21 ft on March 31, 2010.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01103280(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.13982, -71.38950(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 | 1.20 ft | 2026-10-18 06:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 56.8 cfs | 2026-10-18 06:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Charles River at Medway (usgs:01103280). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/charles-river-at-medway
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