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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Assabet River at Maynard are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 7
Moderate Flood Stage: 6
Flood Stage: 5
Action Stage: 4.5
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 8.94 ft on 08/20/1955
(2) 8.15 ft on 03/19/1968
(3) 8.11 ft on 01/26/1979
(4) 7.17 ft on 04/07/1987
(5) 7.14 ft on 03/16/2010
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 5.94 ft on 12/20/2023 (P)
(2) 5.14 ft on 03/15/2023
(3) 5.27 ft on 09/03/2021 (P)
(4) 5.13 ft on 11/28/2018
(5) 5.20 ft on 04/08/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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7 Significant flooding will affect interests along the river in Maynard, Concord and Hudson. Roadways may become impassable due to flood waters and some properties may need to be evacuated. Follow the directions of local emergency management officials.
6 Flooding is likely in low lying sections along the river including portions of Maynard, Hudson and Concord. Water may approach homes along the river and may force several localized road closures.
5 Minor lowland and backyard flooding is likely along reaches of the river in Maynard, Concord as well as Hudson. Several river roads may also become covered in water.

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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
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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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