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Northeast River Forecast Center

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Datum: NAVD88

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NOTE: Forecasts for the Taunton River near Bridgewater are issued routinely year-round.

Vertical datum height surveyed by the USGS

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Flood Categories (in feet)

Major Flood Stage:	14
Moderate Flood Stage:	12
Flood Stage:	8
Action Stage:	7.5
Low Stage (in feet):	-9999

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

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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.
12	Flooding affects low lying areas in Bridgewater, Middleboro, and Taunton. Floodwaters encroach on portions of Route 44 in Taunton. Backwater flooding occurs on low lying properties near the intersections of Dean and Arlington streets in Taunton. Woloski Park in Middleboro is isolated for a long period of time due to flooding. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
11	Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely along reaches of the river along Bridgewater and Middleboro. Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause prolonged flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by vehicles for days. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways- the water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
9	Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles for an extended period of time. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. The water may be deeper than you think. Floodwaters have the ability to damage roadways. Heed the advice of local officials, and evacuate if asked to do so.
8	Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways.
7.5	Lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro often floods when the Taunton River at Bridgewater reaches this level. This can result in blockage or closure of the Woloski Park accessway.

About This Location

Latitude: 41.933990° N, Longitude: 70.956431° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage Reference Frame	Gauge Height	Flood Stage	Uses
NWS stage	0 ft	8 ft	Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum	Elevation (gauge height = 0)	Elevation (gauge height = flood stage)	Elevation information source
NAVD88	8.79	16.79	Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL	Not Available	Not Available	Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other	Not Available	Not Available

Current/Historical Observations:

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Bridgewater

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Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS)	7 Day (NAEFS)	7 Day (GEFS)

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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