Station Name: SHAWSHEEN RIVER AT HANSCOM FIELD NEAR BEDFORD, MA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 131 feet

Nearest Address:
Grenier St
Bedford, MA 01730
Middlesex County

GPS Coordinates: 42.46703909, -71.2722795

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 3:13AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:13 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 8 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, northeastern, and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 3:13AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 3:13 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 14 and 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 12:29AM EST until February 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (11.3 to 13.2 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA and Eastern Norfolk MA Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Shallow pockets of flooding less than one foot deep affects the lowest lying areas along the coast, including Morrissey Boulevard in Boston. Most roads remain passable. Flooding up to one foot deep affects coastal roads on the North Shore from Salem to Gloucester and Newburyport. Rough surf will cause flooding on some coastal roads around the time of high tide due to splashover.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Coastal Flood Warning issued February 23 at 12:29AM EST until February 23 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Watch issued February 23 at 12:29AM EST until February 23 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, two to three feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (4.4 to 13.5 feet Mean Lower Low Water). For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Many roads near Nantucket Harbor become impassable with 1 to 2 feet of water and affects access to the ferry terminals. This includes Easy Street, South Beach Street, Easton Street, Walsh Street, Willard Street, and Straight Wharf. Many coastal roads become impassable with flooding 1 to 3 feet deep. This includes the Chappy Ferry Dock and Dock Street near Edgartown Harbor. In Vineyard Haven, Five Corners, Beach Road, and Water Street become impassable. In Oak Bluffs, flooding affects East Chop Drive, the section of Lake Avenue near Oak Bluffs Harbor, and Sea View Avenue, where debris may also wash onto the roadway.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.