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Deerfield River at Charlemont water level

River gauge, Deerfield River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.16ft Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
285 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 20.17 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

History
2.02.53.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.02.53.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 11:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Deerfield River at Charlemont reads 2.16 ft, a normal level.

It is 7.84 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.04 ft and 3.17 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
20.17 ftAugust 28, 2011
Forecast peak
3.00 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 7.84 ft away.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft
This flood level is higher than the peak from Irene in August 2011, and affects large portions of the Charlemont and Buckland areas. These floodwaters pose a significant hazard to bridges and train tracks. Large stretches of Route 2 are flooded and impassable. Numerous homes and busineses in the greater vicinity of the Deerfield River are flooded out, including the Mohawk Park Campground. Other streets flooded out include Tower Road, West and East Hawley Roads, South River Road, and Elm Street.
20.00 ft
This flood level is comparable to the flood from Irene in 2011. Large stretches of Route 2 are flooded and impassable. Other streets that become flooded include portions of Tower Road, West and East Hawley Roads, South River Road, and Elm Street. Many homes, farms and businesses along the river in Charlemont and Buckland are flooded out. These floodwaters pose a significant hazard to bridges that cross the river. Portions of the train tracks along the river are flooded. Much of Mohawk Park Campground floods
19.00 ft
This flood approaches the flood level from Irene in August 2011. Large stretches of Route 2 are flooded and impassable. Other streets flood in Charlemont include Tower Road, West and East Hawley Road, South River Road, and Elm Street. Many homes, farms and businesses along the river in Charlemont and Buckland are flooded. Much of the Mohawk Park Campground is flooded out. These floodwaters pose a significant hazard to bridges that cross the river. Portions of the train tracks along the river flood.
18.00 ft
An increasing number of homes, farms and businesses along the Deerfield River become inundated or isolated by floodwaters. Portions of Route 2, West and East Hawley Roads, and South River Road in Charlemont are flooded and impassable. Floodwaters inundate the Mohawk Park Campground. Large swaths of farmland along the river are flooded. Floodwaters encroach on the train tracks along the river.
17.00 ft
An increasing number of homes, farms and businesses along the Deerfield River become inundated or isolated by floodwaters. Portions of Route 2, West and East Hawley Road, and South River Road in Charlemont are flooded and impassable. Floodwaters inundate the Mohawk Park Campground. Large swaths of farmland along the river are flooded.
16.00 ft
Some homes and other structures off of Zoar Road, Route 2, East Hawley and West Hawley Roads and Tower Road in Charlemont become inundated or isolated by floodwaters. Portions of Route 2, West and East Hawley Roads and South River Road in Charlemont become impassable. Floodwaters further inundate the lower section of the Mohawk Park Campground. Large swaths of farmland along the river are flooded.
15.00 ft
Some homes and other structures off of Zoar Road, Route 2, East Hawley and West Hawley Roads, and Tower Road in Charlemont become inundated with floodwaters. Portions of Route 2, West and East Hawley Roads, and South River Road in Charlemont may become impassable. Floodwaters further inundate the lower section of the Mohawk Park Campground. Large swaths of farmland along the river are flooded.
13.50 ft
In Charlemont, low lying structures off of Zoar Road are inundated. Floodwaters inundate the lower section of the Mohawk Park Campground. Larger swaths of farmland in Charlemont become inundated. Floodwaters encroach on lowest lying structures off of Zoar Road, Route 2, East Hawley Road and West Hawley Road.
12.50 ft
In Charlemont and Buckland, floodwaters inundate low lying farmland adjacent to the Deerfield River, and encroach on lowest lying structures near the River near West Hawley Road and Route 2. Floodwaters inundate the lowest lying roadway in the Mohawk Park Campground, and encroach on lowest lying structure off of Zoar Road, Route 2 and West Hawley Road.
11.00 ft
In Charlemont, floodwaters inundate low lying farmland adjacent to the Deerfield River. Floodwaters also encroach on lowest lying structures near the River near West Hawley Road and Route 2. Floodwaters inundate the lowest lying roadway in the Mohawk Park Campground, and encroach on lowest lying structures off of Zoar Road.
10.00 ft
In Charlemont, floodwaters inundate the lowest lying farmland adjacent to the Deerfield River. Floodwaters inundate the lowest lying roadway in the Mohawk Park Campground.
9.00 ft
In Charlemont, floodwaters inundate lowest lying farmland adjacent to the Deerfield River. Floodwaters inundate the lowest lying roadway in the Mohawk park Campground.
2.16 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 %.

RankLevelDate
120.17 ftAugust 28, 2011
220.17 ftSeptember 21, 1938
317.75 ftDecember 31, 1948
416.25 ftApril 4, 1987
515.97 ftFebruary 12, 1925
615.70 ftJuly 8, 1915
713.88 ftJune 1, 1952
813.53 ftOctober 9, 2005
913.38 ftNovember 3, 1927
1013.35 ftMarch 9, 1921

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 47%

Map

Other gauges on the Deerfield River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Deerfield River near West DeerfieldRiver gauge, Deerfield River 2.53 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North River at ShattuckvilleRiver gauge, North River 2.29 ft Below flood stage −0.38 ft 7 mi
Cold River at FloridaRiver gauge, Cold River 11.9 cfs Normal −16.8 cfs 9 mi
South River near ConwayRiver gauge, South River 26.1 cfs Normal −14.2 cfs 10 mi
Green River near ColrainRiver gauge, Green River 2.96 ft Below flood stage −0.20 ft 11 mi
North Branch Hoosic River at North AdamsRiver gauge, North Branch Hoosic River 83.2 cfs High −63.8 cfs 13 mi
Hoosic River at AdamsRiver gauge, Hoosic River 76.7 cfs High −40.3 cfs 14 mi
Connecticut River at Montague CityRiver gauge, Connecticut River 9.24 ft Below flood stage +0.42 ft 15 mi
Avery Brook near WhatelyRiver gauge, Avery Brook 5.1 cfs High −2.7 cfs 15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Deerfield River at Charlemont?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.84 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 Deerfield River at Charlemont today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.16 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Deerfield River at Charlemont rising or falling?

Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Deerfield River at Charlemont normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Deerfield River at Charlemont?

The highest level on record is 20.17 ft on August 28, 2011.

Is Deerfield River at Charlemont expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01168500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.62600, -72.85419 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.16 ft 2026-10-18 07:30 Provisional
Flow 285 cfs 2026-10-18 07:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Deerfield River at Charlemont (usgs:01168500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/deerfield-river-at-charlemont

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