Deerfield River at Charlemont water level
River gauge, Deerfield River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 285 cfs
History
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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.17 ft | August 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 20.17 ft | September 21, 1938 |
| 3 | 17.75 ft | December 31, 1948 |
| 4 | 16.25 ft | April 4, 1987 |
| 5 | 15.97 ft | February 12, 1925 |
| 6 | 15.70 ft | July 8, 1915 |
| 7 | 13.88 ft | June 1, 1952 |
| 8 | 13.53 ft | October 9, 2005 |
| 9 | 13.38 ft | November 3, 1927 |
| 10 | 13.35 ft | March 9, 1921 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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.
For specialists
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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