Major Flood
8 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.
Moderate Flood
6 ft
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
FLOODING BECOMES WIDESPREAD ALONG THE RIVER ON COMMERCIAL STREET IN EAST BRAINTREE...INCLUDING THE BRAINTREE GARDENS CONDOMINIUMS AND ITS PARKING LOT. FLOODING ALSO AFFECTS HOMES ALONG THE MONATIQUOT RIVER ON RIVER STREET. FOLLOW THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS AND LEAVE IF YOU ARE ASKED TO EVACUATE. OBEY POSTED ROAD CLOSURES AND AVOID FLOODED AREAS. DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING. RAPID RIVER FLOWS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND ARE LIFE THREATENING...SINCE RIVER BANKS CAN BECOME UNSTABLE.
6 ft
FLOOD WATERS REACH HOMES ALONG THE RIVER ON COMMERCIAL STREET IN EAST BRAINTREE. THE BRAINTREE GARDEN CONDOMINIUMS PARKING LOT IS FLOODED...AND FLOOD WATERS MAY ALSO REACH THE BASE OF THE BUILDINGS. ON RIVER STREET...FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT BACKYARDS OF HOMES ALONG THE RIVER...MAINLY IN LOW LYING SECTIONS. OBEY POSTED ROAD CLOSURES AND FOLLOW THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS. DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING. RAPID FLOWS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND LIFE THREATENING...SINCE RIVER BANKS CAN BECOME UNSTABLE.
4.5 ft
FLOODING BEGINS TO AFFECT BACKYARDS OF HOMES ALONG THE RIVER ON COMMERCIAL STREET IN EAST BRAINTREE. LOW LYING SECTIONS OF THE BRAINTREE GARDEN CONDOMINIUMS PARKING LOT ARE FLOODED. STAY AWAY FROM FLOODED AREAS AND DO NOT GO SIGHTSEEING. RAPID RIVER FLOWS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND ARE LIFE THREATENING...SINCE RIVER BANKS CAN BECOME UNSTABLE.
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 16, 2010 | 5.6 ft | 1,394 cfs |
| Mar 31, 2010 | 5.17 ft | 1,161 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EABM3
River
Monatiquot River
County
Norfolk, MA
Coordinates
42.2208°N, 70.9786°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Monatiquot River at East Braintree?
The Monatiquot River at East Braintree gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01105583) 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 Monatiquot River at East Braintree?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Monatiquot River at East Braintree is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Monatiquot River rises?
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Where is the Monatiquot River at East Braintree gauge located?
The gauge is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.2208°N, 70.9786°W. USGS site number: 01105583. 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 Monatiquot River at East Braintree MA