Station Name: FRESH POND BUOY, NEAR INTAKE AT CAMBRIDGE, MA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet

Nearest Address:
250 Fresh Pond Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138
Middlesex County

GPS Coordinates: 42.38416667, -71.14527778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Warning issued March 10 at 10:53PM EDT until March 12 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Tue March 10, 2026, 10:53 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM

...The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton MA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Bristol and Plymouth Counties. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.

Flood Warning issued March 11 at 11:17AM EDT until March 12 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:17 AM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Massachusetts... Taunton River Near Bridgewater affecting Plymouth and Bristol Counties. For the Taunton River...including Bridgewater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Taunton River near Bridgewater. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Backwater flooding from the Taunton River will cause flooding of lower Purchade Brook in Middleboro. This will cause Woloski Park to become impassable by most vehicles. Beware of the dangers of crossing flooded roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM EDT.