Minor Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
Flooding begins to affect old indian Head Lane. The boat ramp parking lot is completely inundated by flood waters.
6 ft
Minor flooding affects low lying areas along the river. Flooding begins to affect the lower portion of the boat ramp parking lot on old indian Head Lane.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2010 | 7.32 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1968 | 7.13 ft | 13,905 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1996 | 6.76 ft | 12,905 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
INHM3
River
Indian Head River
County
Plymouth, MA
Coordinates
42.1006°N, 70.8231°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indian Head River at Hanover?
The Indian Head River at Hanover gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01105730) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Indian Head River at Hanover?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indian Head River at Hanover is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Indian Head River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Indian Head River at Hanover to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Indian Head River at Hanover gauge located?
The gauge is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.1006°N, 70.8231°W. USGS site number: 01105730. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS webpage for Indian Head River at Hanover MA