The New England Hurricane of 1938

Characteristics of the April 2007 Flood at 10 Streamflow-Gaging Stations in Massachusetts

“…Because the observed record spans the desired period of time used in the analysis and because there is no appreciable regulation that affects flows, no extension of record was necessary at this site. The peak in April 2007 (19,700 ft 3 /s) was the third highest discharge recorded, exceeded only by the 1938the , 1955the water year peaks. The 1938the , 1955 peak discharges exceeded the April 2007 peak by about 11, 32, and 43 percent, respectively ( fig.…”

“…The worst flooding affected the Merrimack Valley, where moderate to major flooding occurred on the Merrimack, Nashua, and North Nashua Rivers. For many locations, this may have been the worst flooding since the May, 2006or April, 1987 floods, but along the North Nashua, the preliminary crests recorded may have been the highest since the floods of September, 1938. Many small streams throughout the region also rose out of their banks and flooded nearby areas, including roadways.…”