Rivers in Massachusetts
Parker River at Byfield
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 7.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 6.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.50 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
Crest history
11 crests on NOAA’s list since 1958.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 2006 | 7.85 ft |
| 2 | October 22, 1996 | 7.82 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 1987 | 7.35 ft |
| 4 | March 16, 2010 | 7.24 ft |
| 5 | March 23, 2001 | 6.32 ft |
| 6 | March 31, 2010 | 6.28 ft |
| 7 | April 2, 2004 | 5.86 ft |
| 8 | March 31, 1993 | 5.68 ft |
| 9 | March 19, 1968 | 5.61 ft |
| 10 | January 27, 1958 | 5.49 ft |
| 11 | March 12, 1983 | 5.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 31, 2010: 6.28 ft
- March 16, 2010: 7.24 ft
- May 15, 2006: 7.85 ft
- April 2, 2004: 5.86 ft
- March 23, 2001: 6.32 ft
- October 22, 1996: 7.82 ft
- March 31, 1993: 5.68 ft
- April 7, 1987: 7.35 ft
- March 12, 1983: 5.05 ft
- March 19, 1968: 5.61 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Northeast River Forecast Center.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.