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North Nashua River at Fitchburg water level

River gauge, North Nashua River, Massachusetts, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.71ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
62.6 cfs
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.25 ft Minor floodstage 6.50 ft

History

2.83.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19Oct 20Oct 222.83.0ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 22
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at North Nashua River at Fitchburg, where the gauge shows 2.71 ft.

It is 3.79 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.69 ft – 3.10 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
9.25 ftApril 5, 1987
Forecast peak
2.70 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft
Significant flooding occurs along portions of the North Nashua River from Fitchburg downstream through Lancaster. In Fitchburg, flood waters reach low lying railroad bridges, and impacts occur at businesses near the junction of River and Depot Streets. Flood waters may cause erosion of the Westminster Street embankment in spots between Wachusett and Temple Streets. Overtopping of the dike along Commercial Road in Leominster may occur.
9.00 ft
Flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river. Businesses near the junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg are impacted. Flood waters also approach low railroad bridges in Downtown Fitchburg.
8.00 ft
Flooding of low lying areas along the river can be expected from Fitchburg downstream into Lancaster. Flooding affects businesses near the junction of River and Depot Streets in Fitchburg.
7.00 ft
Flooding of low lying areas along the river can be expected. Flooding encroaches on businesses near the junction of River and Depot streets in Fitchburg.
2.71 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
19.25 ftApril 5, 1987
28.59 ftApril 16, 2007
38.02 ftMarch 7, 2011
47.99 ftMarch 15, 2010
57.92 ftOctober 30, 2017
67.59 ftApril 2, 2004
77.59 ftApril 16, 1996
87.53 ftApril 3, 2005
97.34 ftFebruary 26, 2010
107.32 ftMarch 9, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the North Nashua River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Nashua River near LeominsterRiver gauge, North Nashua River 112 cfs Normal −17.0 cfs 7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Squannacook River near West GrotonRiver gauge, Squannacook River 2.12 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 8 mi
Stillwater River near SterlingRiver gauge, Stillwater River 28.3 cfs High +3.4 cfs 11 mi
Nashua River, Water Street Bridge, at ClintonRiver gauge, Nashua River, Water Street Bridge 8.9 cfs Normal +0.5 cfs 12 mi
Nashua River at East PepperellRiver gauge, Nashua River 1.96 ft Below flood stage +0.36 ft 13 mi
Otter River at Otter RiverRiver gauge, Otter River 35.0 cfs Normal −4.7 cfs 13 mi
Quinapoxet River at Canada Mills near HoldenRiver gauge, Quinapoxet River 17.7 cfs Normal −1.3 cfs 14 mi
Gates Brook near West BoylstonRiver gauge, Gates Brook 3.6 cfs High −0.1 cfs 15 mi
Ware River near BarreRiver gauge, Ware River 39.5 cfs Normal −1.0 cfs 16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Nashua River at Fitchburg?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 3.79 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 North Nashua River at Fitchburg today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Nashua River at Fitchburg rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Nashua River at Fitchburg normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Nashua River at Fitchburg?

The highest level on record is 9.25 ft on April 5, 1987.

Is North Nashua River at Fitchburg expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01094400 (Agency page)
Coordinates
42.57620, -71.78813 (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 2.71 ft 2026-10-20 07:30 Provisional
Flow 62.6 cfs 2026-10-20 07:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Nashua River at Fitchburg (usgs:01094400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/massachusetts/north-nashua-river-at-fitchburg

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