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Sudbury River at Saxonville

Critical Stages
8.5' - Action
10' - Flood
12' - Moderate
13' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 9:15 PM EST 12/5/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: 5.71 ft

Flow: 0.149 kcfs

Forecast

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
1 AM 12/6 5.8 0.16
7 AM 12/6 5.8 0.16
1 PM 12/6 5.8 0.16
7 PM 12/6 5.7 0.148
1 AM 12/7 5.7 0.148
7 AM 12/7 5.7 0.148
1 PM 12/7 5.7 0.148
7 PM 12/7 5.7 0.148
1 AM 12/8 5.7 0.148
7 AM 12/8 5.7 0.148
TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
9:15 PM 12/5 5.71 0.149
9:00 PM 12/5 5.71 0.149
8:45 PM 12/5 5.71 0.149
8:30 PM 12/5 5.72 0.151
8:15 PM 12/5 5.72 0.151
8:00 PM 12/5 5.72 0.151
7:45 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
7:30 PM 12/5 5.72 0.151
7:15 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
7:00 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
6:45 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
6:30 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
6:15 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
6:00 PM 12/5 5.73 0.152
5:45 PM 12/5 5.74 0.153
5:30 PM 12/5 5.74 0.153
5:15 PM 12/5 5.75 0.154
5:00 PM 12/5 5.75 0.154
4:45 PM 12/5 5.75 0.154
4:30 PM 12/5 5.75 0.154
4:15 PM 12/5 5.76 0.155
4:00 PM 12/5 5.76 0.155
3:45 PM 12/5 5.76 0.155
3:30 PM 12/5 5.76 0.155
3:15 PM 12/5 5.77 0.156
3:00 PM 12/5 5.77 0.156
2:45 PM 12/5 5.77 0.156
2:30 PM 12/5 5.78 0.157
2:15 PM 12/5 5.78 0.157
2:00 PM 12/5 5.78 0.157
Hydrograph for Sudbury River at Saxonville
15' - Significant flooding occurs along the river, especially in Wayland and Concord. In Wayland portions of Route 20 both west and east bound as well as Route 27, Old Sudbury Road, will be impacted. In Concord Nashawtuc Road, Sudbury Road and Route 117 will be heavily impacted. This is a serious, potentially life threatening situation. Follow the directions of local officials if you are asked to evacuate. Do not go sightseeing and stay away from river banks which can give way due to erosion.
13.5' - Significant flooding occurs along the river, espeically in Wayland and Concord. In Wayland, portions of Route 20 both west and east bound as well as Route 27, Old Sudbury Road, will be impacted from Glezen Lane to the Sudbury town line. In Concord Nashawtuc Road, Sudbury Road and Route 117 will be heavily impacted. Should evacuation be required, do so immediately. Follow the directions of emergency management officials. Know alternate routes for travel, and stay away from flooded areas.
12.5' - Flooding impacts portions of Route 27, Old Sudbury Road, in Wayland as well as Route 20 both west and east bound at Route 27. Portions of Route 27 will have up to 12 inches of water. Other low lying areas in Wayland will experience flooding including Pelham Island Road and Shore Drive near Stonebridge Road. Flood waters will be impacting portions of Nashawtuc Road, Sudbury Road and Route 117 in Concord.
12' - Flooding affects low lying areas of Wayland, including Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond. Shore Drive near Stonebridge Road will experience some flooding as well as Route 20 eastbound at Route 27. Flood waters will begin to impact portions of Nashawtuc Road, Sudbury Road and Route 117 in Concord.
11' - Flooding will affect portions of Shore and Pelham Island Roads as well as River Road in Wayland. Flooding will also begin to impact Route 20 at Route 27. Other low lying areas along the river will experience flooding.
10' - Flooding will affect low lying areas along the river in Wayland, including a portion of Shore Road and Pelham Island Road near Heards Pond.
DateStage (ft)
Mar 31, 2010 13.99
Apr 8, 1987 13.47
Jun 7, 1982 13.3
Mar 16, 2010 12.92
Mar 23, 2001 12.61
Oct 15, 2005 12.04
Jun 3, 1984 11.98
Apr 1, 1993 11.97
Jan 10, 2024 11.72
Dec 12, 2008 11.5
Jan 13, 2024 11.34
Dec 19, 2023 11.27
Dec 19, 2023 11.27
Feb 26, 2010 11.12
Oct 21, 1996 11.08
Apr 18, 2007 11.01
Apr 24, 2000 10.9
Mar 24, 2010 10.78
Jun 14, 1998 10.77
Apr 23, 2019 10.69

Data provided by the National Weather Service.