Nashua River at East Pepperell water level

Name: Nashua River at East Pepperell water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Nashua River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.41ft Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 220 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Nashua River at East Pepperell, where the gauge shows 1.41 ft.

It is 6.59 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. There is still 6.59 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 0.80 ft – 2.38 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.10 ftMarch 20, 1936
Forecast peak: 1.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Widespread inundation of residential areas along the Nashua River is likely. Areas that will be the most impacted include parts of East Pepperell, Hollis and Nashua. Flooding is expected along a stretch of Route 119 in Pepperell. In Groton, potentially affected areas include Fitchs Bridge Road, Long Hill Road, and Route 225. Take action now to protect life and property. Follow the directions of emergency management officials. The standard river gage does not report at this elevation.
15.00 ft: Flooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a Pepperell Airport as well as low lying areas on route 119. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways. Follow the directions of local officials and if asked to evacuate do so immediately. The standard river gage can not report much higher than this elevation
14.00 ft: Flooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 119 in Pepperell, and also inundate businesses on Route 119 near its junction with Route 111. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways. Follow the directions of local officials and if asked to evacuate do so immediately. The standard river gage can not report much higher than this elevation.
12.00 ft: Flooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 119 in Pepperell, and also inundate businesses on Route 119 near its junction with Route 111. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways.
11.00 ft: Flooding is expected in low lying residential areas along portions of the Nashua River. Follow the directions provided by your local emergency management officials. Avoid flood prone locations. Know the alternate routes in your location so you avoid areas where flood waters may have damaged or closed area roadways.
10.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis. Flooding will impact some low lying businesses along Route 119 in Pepperell in the vicinity of Route 111.
9.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis. Flooding will impact low lying businesses along Route 119 in Pepperell in the vicinity of its junction with Route 111.
8.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding is likely along the river from East Pepperell downstream through Hollis.
1.41 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	19.10 ft	March 20, 1936
2	16.19 ft	April 7, 1987
3	15.75 ft	March 17, 2010
4	14.08 ft	September 23, 1938
5	13.78 ft	April 1, 2010
6	13.10 ft	April 18, 2007
7	11.86 ft	June 26, 1944
8	11.77 ft	March 20, 1968
9	11.73 ft	June 2, 1984
10	11.40 ft	June 8, 1982

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:05 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Squannacook River near West GrotonRiver gauge, Squannacook River	2.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	4.8 mi
Merrimack River at NashuaRiver gauge, Merrimack River	4.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	9 mi
North Nashua River at FitchburgRiver gauge, North Nashua River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.32 ft	13 mi
Souhegan River at MerrimackRiver gauge, Souhegan River	2.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	14 mi
Beaver Brook at North PelhamRiver gauge, Beaver Brook	25.4 cfs	Normal	−8.4 cfs	14 mi
Nashoba Brook near ActonRiver gauge, Nashoba Brook	2.2 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	14 mi
Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) near MilfordRiver gauge, Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1)	3.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	14 mi
Concord River below R Meadow Brook, at LowellRiver gauge, Concord River	4.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Nashua River at East Pepperell?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.59 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 Nashua River at East Pepperell today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.41 ft. Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Nashua River at East Pepperell rising or falling?

Up 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Nashua River at East Pepperell normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nashua River at East Pepperell?

The highest level on record is 19.10 ft on March 20, 1936.

Is Nashua River at East Pepperell expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01096500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.66759, -71.57507 (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	1.41 ft	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional
Flow	220 cfs	2026-10-19 00:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Nashua River at East Pepperell (usgs:01096500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/nashua-river-at-east-pepperell

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