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Androscoggin River near Gorham water level

River gauge, Androscoggin River, New Hampshire, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.94ft Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,260 cfs
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 10.30 ft Minor floodstage 8.00 ft

History

3.03.2ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21Oct 223.03.2ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 22
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Androscoggin River near Gorham reads 2.94 ft, a normal level.

It is 5.06 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.91 ft and 3.32 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
10.30 ftApril 30, 1923
Forecast peak
3.00 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 5.06 ft away.

What happens at each level

11.50 ft
Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to Bellevue Place.
10.50 ft
Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to the Burger King. The Androscoggin Valley Country Club floods. Marois Avenue floods in addition to Frazer, Elm, Spruce, and Pine Streets.
9.50 ft
Water rises up to Route 16. The parking lot of businesses on Main Street flood.
8.00 ft
Flooding begins at the parking lot of businesses along Main Street north of Church Street.
2.94 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
110.30 ftApril 30, 1923
210.15 ftApril 1, 1998
39.99 ftMarch 22, 1936
49.93 ftMarch 27, 1953
59.47 ftApril 25, 2001
69.41 ftMay 31, 1984
79.30 ftApril 24, 1996
89.26 ftMay 11, 2000
99.20 ftMay 21, 1969
109.18 ftApril 16, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 05:54 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Androscoggin River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Androscoggin River at ErrolRiver gauge, Androscoggin River 1,060 cfs Low ±0 24 mi
Androscoggin River below Bog Brook at Cambridge NHRiver gauge, Androscoggin River 1,170 cfs Low −20.0 cfs 16 mi
Androscoggin River at Bethel, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River 4.26 ft No reference yet −0.19 ft 19 mi
Androscoggin River at Rumford, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River 3.62 ft Below flood stage −0.15 ft 33 mi
Androscoggin River near Auburn, MaineRiver gauge, Androscoggin River 2.44 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 55 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Peabody River at Gorham, New HampshireRiver gauge, Peabody River 62.0 cfs Normal −8.8 cfs 3.9 mi
Wild River at Gilead, MaineRiver gauge, Wild River 55.5 cfs Normal −8.9 cfs 11 mi
Upper Ammonoosuc River near GrovetonRiver gauge, Upper Ammonoosuc River 2.48 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 19 mi
Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem JunctionRiver gauge, Ammonoosuc River 1.69 ft Below flood stage −0.12 ft 25 mi
Saco River at River Street, at BartlettRiver gauge, Saco River 2.90 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 25 mi
Ellis River at South Andover, MaineRiver gauge, Ellis River 5.24 ft Below flood stage −0.18 ft 25 mi
Connecticut River near DaltonRiver gauge, Connecticut River 8.76 ft Below flood stage −0.79 ft 26 mi
Connecticut River at North StratfordRiver gauge, Connecticut River 3.77 ft Below flood stage −0.27 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Androscoggin River near Gorham?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.06 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Androscoggin River near Gorham today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.94 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Androscoggin River near Gorham rising or falling?

Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Androscoggin River near Gorham normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Androscoggin River near Gorham?

The highest level on record is 10.30 ft on April 30, 1923.

Is Androscoggin River near Gorham expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.00 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:01054000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
44.43583, -71.19028 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.94 ft 2026-10-20 04:15 Provisional
Flow 1,260 cfs 2026-10-20 04:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Androscoggin River near Gorham (usgs:01054000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/androscoggin-river-near-gorham

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