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SwedenNeponset River at Norwood water level
River gauge, Neponset River, Massachusetts, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 30.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. 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 6.03 ft.
It is 2.97 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.00 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 6.03 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 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
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.
- 6.03 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
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 107 cfs | Normal | −10.0 cfs | 3.6 mi |
| Neponset River at Milton VillageEstuary gauge, Neponset River | 200 cfs | Normal | −24.0 cfs | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Neponset River at CantonRiver gauge, East Branch Neponset River | 33.1 cfs | Normal | −4.2 cfs | 3.2 mi |
| Mother Brook at DedhamRiver gauge, Mother Brook | 95.2 cfs | Very high | −28.8 cfs | 5.7 mi |
| Charles River at DoverRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 6 mi |
| Trout Brook at DoverRiver gauge, Trout Brook | 2.0 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Kingsbury Pond near NorfolkLake, Kingsbury Pond | 126.30 ft | Very low | −0.10 ft | 10 mi |
| Charles River at WellesleyRiver gauge, Charles River | 195 cfs | Normal | −8.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Charles River at MedwayRiver gauge, Charles River | 1.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 10 mi |
| Town Brook at Diversion Tunnel at QuincyRiver gauge, Town Brook | 16.56 ft | Normal | −0.05 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 2.97 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 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT, the water level was 6.03 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Neponset River at Norwood rising or falling?
Down 0.09 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 Sunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM.
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 | 6.03 ft | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Neponset River at Norwood (usgs:01105000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/neponset-river-at-norwood
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