Shawsheen River at Wilmington
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Flooding will affect areas along the river from Wilmington to Lawrence. Some roads will become impassable including Route 114 near the I-495 interchange. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. Do not drive into areas where water covers the Road. Basement flooding in low lying areas is likely and valuables should be moved to higher ground.
- 9 ft
Flooding will affect areas along the river from Wilmington to Lawrence. Some roads will become impassable including Route 114 near the I-495 interchange. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so. Do not drive into areas where water covers the Road. Basement flooding in low lying areas is likely and valuables should be moved to higher ground.
- 8 ft
Flooding will affect low lying neighborhoods from Wilmington through Tewksbury to Lawrence. This includes a portion of Route 114 in lawrence. Areas subject to basement flooding should move valuables to higher ground.
- 7.5 ft
Flood waters will inundate a portion of Route 114 in Lawrence, and also affect low lying areas from Wilmington through Lawrence.
- 7 ft
Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river from Wilmington through Lawrence.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2010 | 10.54 ft | 1,880 cfs |
| Oct 21, 1996 | 10.49 ft | 1,850 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2001 | 9.87 ft | 1,580 cfs |
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