Taunton River near Bridgewater

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 6:11 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 15 - This is near the flood of record. Floodwaters force prolonged closures of Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters reach onto West Water and Ingell Streets in Taunton. Along the Bridgewater/Middleboro town line, lowest lying homes along Vernon and Green Streets are impacted. The river inundates Titicut, Plymouth and Summer Streets and Woloski Park, and floodwaters back up behind the railroad bridge. In Halifax, Cherry Street floods. Follow the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
  • 14 - Significant flooding will affect interests along the river. Prolonged closures occur along Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters reach onto West Water and Ingell Streets in Taunton, and Cherry Street in Halifax. Along the Bridgewater/Middleboro town line, lowest lying homes are impacted along Vernon and Green Streets. Titicut, Plymouth and Summer Streets and Woloski Park are inundated. Floodwaters back up behind the railroad bridge. Follow the advice of local officials and evacuate if asked to do so.
  • 13 - Flooding is likely in low lying areas along the river in Bridgewater, Middleboro, Raynham and Taunton. Flooding occurs along Route 44 in Taunton. Floodwaters spread into lowest lying businesses on Route 44 near the Taunton and Raynham line. The river encroaches on lowest lying homes on Vernon and Green Streets at the Middleboro/Bridgewater town line, and Summer Street is inundated. Woloski Park is flooded for an extended period of time. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 41.9340, -70.9564
RFC NERFC
State MA
WFO BOX
County Plymouth
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 01108000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.08 ft on 03-30-2024
2. 8.00 ft on 03-27-2024
3. 9.39 ft on 03-25-2024
4. 9.03 ft on 03-11-2024
5. 8.23 ft on 03-09-2024

Historic Crests

1. 14.97 ft on 04-01-2010
2. 14.51 ft on 03-17-2010
3. 14.48 ft on 03-20-1968
4. 13.02 ft on 08-21-1955
5. 12.54 ft on 04-08-1987

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 22.79 ft
moderate Flooding 20.79 ft
minor Flooding 16.79 ft
action 16.29 ft
Latest Value 13.37 ft
Gauge Zero 8.79 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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WFO Information

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