Major Flood
11 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Significant flooding is expected along the river in Walpole and Norwood. If evacuations are needed, do so immediately. Know alternate routes for travel in case your normal route becomes flooded. Norwood Memorial Airport is substantially impacted. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Backwater flooding occurs on Neponset Street in Canton. Floodwaters affect homes along Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1.
11.5 ft
Flooding impacts homes and businesses along the river in Walpole and Norwood, including homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Backwater flooding occurs on a portion of Neponset Street in Canton. Flooding also occurs at the Norwood Memorial Airport.
11 ft
Flooding impacts homes and businesses along the river in Walpole and Norwood, including homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. A portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station is impassable. Norwood Memorial Airport is substantially impacted.
10.5 ft
Flood waters reach homes along the river on Dean Street in Norwood near Route 1. Flooding may also affect a portion of Route 27 in Walpole near the commuter rail station.
10 ft
Minor flooding affects homes along the river on Dean Street near Route 1 in Norwood. Widespread lowland flooding can also be expected.
9 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs along the Neponset River in Norwood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1955 | 14.65 ft | 1,490 cfs |
| Nov 4, 1955 | 11.32 ft | 486 cfs |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 11.16 ft | 1,180 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NRWM3
River
Neponset River
County
Norfolk, MA
Coordinates
42.1776°N, 71.2009°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Neponset River at Norwood?
The Neponset River at Norwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01105000) 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 Neponset River at Norwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Neponset River at Norwood is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Neponset River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Neponset River at Norwood 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 Neponset River at Norwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts at coordinates 42.1776°N, 71.2009°W. USGS site number: 01105000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Neponset River at E. Br. at Canton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.