Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene water level

Name: Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Ashuelot River, New Hampshire, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

65.55ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene is at 65.55 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.45 ft below the flood stage of 73.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 65.55 ft and 65.88 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 74.60 ftOctober 9, 2005

Floating and fishing near Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 73.00 ft, 7.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

81.00 ft: Significant impacts in Keene and areas upstream in Marlborough.
72.50 ft: Backwater occurs on tributary streams in Keene including Otter Brook.
65.55 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	74.60 ft	October 9, 2005
2	73.80 ft	October 16, 2005
3	73.39 ft	March 7, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the Ashuelot River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ashuelot River near GilsumRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	2.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Ashuelot River below Surry Mount Dam, near KeeneRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	120 cfs	Normal	+7.0 cfs	5.5 mi
Ashuelot River at West SwanzeyRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	6.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	4.1 mi
Ashuelot River at HinsdaleRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	3.85 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Connecticut River at North WalpoleRiver gauge, Connecticut River	7.07 ft	Below flood stage	+0.13 ft	16 mi
Cold River at High Street, at AlsteadRiver gauge, Cold River	1.85 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Contoocook River at PeterboroughRiver gauge, Contoocook River	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	17 mi
Priest Brook near WinchendonRiver gauge, Priest Brook	2.56 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	18 mi
Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River	5,410 cfs	Normal	−470.0 cfs	19 mi
Millers River near WinchendonRiver gauge, Millers River	112 cfs	Normal	+9.0 cfs	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene?

The official flood stage is 73.00 ft. The level is currently 7.45 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 Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT, the water level was 65.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.25 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene?

The highest level on record is 74.60 ft on October 9, 2005.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01158110 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.91925, -72.27925 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	65.55 ft	2026-10-21 01:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ashuelot River above The Branch, at Keene (usgs:01158110). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/ashuelot-river-above-the-branch-at-keene

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer