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RIVER GAUGE · CHARLES RIVER

Charles River at Dover

Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Water level0.67 ft
Flow36 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4.5 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood8 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 22, 19559.24 ft3,220 cfs
Mar 24, 19369.1 ft3,170 cfs
Jun 26, 19389 ft3,110 cfs

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