RIVER GAUGE · CHARLES RIVER
Charles River at Waltham
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Water level0.81 ft
Flow38 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2010 | 7.56 ft | 3,811 cfs |
| Feb 2, 1976 | 6.54 ft | 4,150 cfs |
| Jan 24, 1979 | 6.48 ft | 3,480 cfs |
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