Chicopee River at Indian Orchard, MA
River level and flood forecast · Hampden County
The river is 6.9 ft below flood stage (12 ft).
Forecast to fall to 4.7 ft by Thu, Oct 15, 8 AM.
Flow: 798 cubic feet per second (USGS).
Higher than normal for October 13.
Usual for October 13: 212 to 599 cubic feet per second (the middle half of 98 years).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 11:14 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 18 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 16 ft |
| Flood stage | 12 ft |
| Action stage | 11 ft |
| Record crest (August 19, 1955) | 22.14 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 20 ftThis is a life threatening flood situation. People along the Chicopee River should seek a safe shelter, inland of the river. Know the alternate routes of travel to avoid driving into flooded areas. Act quickly and follow the directions of your local emergency management officals.
- 16 ftSignificant flooding will occur along the Chicopee River. If you are in a flood prone location, act immediately to protect life and property. Follow the directions of your local emergency management officials. If you are asked to evacuate, do so immediately.
- 12 ftMinor lowland flooding is likely. Some roadways along the river may become impassable. Do not venture into these areas. Be especially careful near flooded roadways. Never try to cross a flooded road, the road could be damaged or washed out.
Highest crests on record
- 22.14 ft — August 19, 1955
- 13.96 ft — May 31, 1984
- 12.92 ft — October 15, 2005
- 12.2 ft — March 7, 1979
- 10.74 ft — April 17, 1996
Recent crests: 12.92 ft (October 15, 2005) · 10.74 ft (April 17, 1996) · 7.65999984741211 ft (March 9, 1995) · 13.96 ft (May 31, 1984) · 12.2 ft (March 7, 1979)
Highest flow on record
45,200 cubic feet per second — September 21, 1938. From the USGS's yearly peaks since 1929.
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (INDM3); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.