Spicket River near Methuen
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/02/2025 5:30 PM EDTRecord: 12.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 12 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 8 ft Action 6.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 14 - This is a dangerous, major flood in Salem, Methuen and Lawrence. In Salem, affected areas include Haigh St, Bluff St Ext, Main St, Hampshire Rd, Fiedler Ave, Linwood Ave and Mulberry Rd. In Methuen, affected areas include Horne St, Morrison Ct, Broadway, Gleason St, East River Place, and Pine St. This river inundates numerous roadways and homes in Lawrence within the vicinity of Route 28 and Daisy St, through Erving Ave and Myrtle St. Flooding occurs at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.
- 13.2 - This is the maximum reportable stage at the Spicket River gage. In Salem, flooding occurs on Haigh St, Main St, Bluff St Ext, Hampshire Rd, Linwood Ave, Mulberry Rd and Fiedler Ave. In Methuen, affected areas include Horne St, Morrison Ct, Broadway, Gleason St, Pine St, and East River Place. In Lawrence, numerous homes in the general vicinity of Holly St, Park St, Myrtle St and Erving Ave will be inundated. Floodwaters will reach the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.
- 12 - This is a dangerous, major flood in Salem, Methuen and Lawrence. In Salem, flooding occurs on Haigh St, Main St, Bluff St Ext, Hampshire Rd, Linwood Ave, Mulberry Rd and Fiedler Ave. In Methuen, affected areas include Horne St, Morrison Court, Broadway, Gleason St, Pine St, and East River Place. In Lawrence, numerous homes in the general vicinity of Holly St, Park St, Myrtle St and Erving Ave will be innundated. Floodwaters reach the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.14 ft | on 04-01-2014 |
| 2. | 9.13 ft | on 04-01-2010 |
| 3. | 9.86 ft | on 03-16-2010 |
| 4. | 8.53 ft | on 02-27-2010 |
| 5. | 7.02 ft | on 03-09-2008 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 8.14 ft | on 04-01-2014 |
| 2. | 9.13 ft | on 04-01-2010 |
| 3. | 9.86 ft | on 03-16-2010 |
| 4. | 8.53 ft | on 02-27-2010 |
| 5. | 7.02 ft | on 03-09-2008 |
| 6. | 9.01 ft | on 04-18-2007 |
| 7. | 12.15 ft | on 05-16-2006 |
| 8. | 7.52 ft | on 10-16-2005 |
| 9. | 7.54 ft | on 05-27-2005 |
| 10. | 8.83 ft | on 04-03-2004 |
| 11. | 6.53 ft | on 03-23-2003 |
| 12. | 5.70 ft | on 05-18-2002 |
| 13. | 9.07 ft | on 03-24-2001 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.15 ft | on 05-16-2006 |
| 2. | 9.86 ft | on 03-16-2010 |
| 3. | 9.13 ft | on 04-01-2010 |
| 4. | 9.07 ft | on 03-24-2001 |
| 5. | 9.01 ft | on 04-18-2007 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 12.15 ft | on 05-16-2006 |
| 2. | 9.86 ft | on 03-16-2010 |
| 3. | 9.13 ft | on 04-01-2010 |
| 4. | 9.07 ft | on 03-24-2001 |
| 5. | 9.01 ft | on 04-18-2007 |
| 6. | 8.83 ft | on 04-03-2004 |
| 7. | 8.53 ft | on 02-27-2010 |
| 8. | 8.14 ft | on 04-01-2014 |
| 9. | 7.54 ft | on 05-27-2005 |
| 10. | 7.52 ft | on 10-16-2005 |
| 11. | 7.02 ft | on 03-09-2008 |
| 12. | 6.53 ft | on 03-23-2003 |
| 13. | 5.70 ft | on 05-18-2002 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 112.14 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 110.14 ft |
| minor Flooding | 108.14 ft |
| action | 106.64 ft |
| Latest Value | 104.04 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 100.14 ft |
Unique Local Info
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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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Gage is located on the Salem NH side of the Methuen MA/Salem NH town line.Collaborative Agencies
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