Assabet River - Maynard, MA - 15-Mar-2010

The Assabet River is 2 feet above flood stage, the highest level in 20 years. A few scenes from Maynard, MA of the river as it approaches its historical crest. Flood stage is 5 feet and the river had just reached 7 feet when this was filmed. It is forecast to rise another 6-8 inches in the coming days.

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• Assabet
• River
• Flood
• Maynard
• Massachusetts

[davegmaynard]

Thanks for the kind words. I was surprised there weren't more whitewater paddlers taking advantage of the strong flows as the waters retreated.

[davegmaynard]

I plan on filming and posting videos of this next storm's effects. Look for updates tomorrow afternoon and Wednesday.

[leslieannemorrell]

i was there in 1970 and 1987. lived near the river in 1970 when it got so high. it got pretty high during the blizzard of 1978 aftermath too. anyway - i live in the desert now, miss maynard terribly, and want to thank you for the documentary....

[telepopepic]

Nice video of the Assabet at flood stage. I have paddled by your house on many a high water event.

[coriannhorton]

what a great video. thanks for recording this. i have family in mass and am now in new brunswick canada. hope you are all safe. there is more rain on the way. hope to see more footage this next system hits.