Blackstone River at Northbridge

Last updated: Jun 28, 2025, 4:33 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 16 - Widespread flooding is expected along the river. Numerous residences along Main Street along and downstream of the Sutton Street Bridge will experience flooding.
  • 13 - This is a serious flood event. Flooding will spread into residences along the river on Main Street. Flooding will affect low lying areas from Northbridge to Millville. Buisnesses along the river should take the necessary actions to protect property along the river.
  • 11 - Flooding is expected along the river from Northbridge through Uxbridge and Millville. Flooding will affect some homes and businesses along the river in these towns.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.1537, -71.6520
RFC NERFC
State MA
WFO BOX
County Worcester
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 01110500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 9.21 ft on 01-10-2024
2. 9.78 ft on 12-19-2023
3. 10.43 ft on 09-02-2021
4. 9.16 ft on 07-10-2021
5. 9.11 ft on 01-25-2019

Historic Crests

1. 16.74 ft on 08-20-1955
2. 13.70 ft on 03-19-1936
3. 13.65 ft on 10-15-2005
4. 12.48 ft on 01-25-1979
5. 11.36 ft on 09-12-1954

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 268.30 ft
moderate Flooding 266.30 ft
minor Flooding 263.30 ft
action 262.30 ft
Latest Value 257.62 ft
Gauge Zero 254.30 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
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

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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Boston / Norton
46 Commerce Way
Norton, MA 02766
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