Ashuelot River at Hinsdale water level

Name: Ashuelot River at Hinsdale 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

3.84ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 361 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Ashuelot River at Hinsdale is at 3.84 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.16 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.80 ft and 4.12 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: 20.20 ftMarch 19, 1936

Floating and fishing near Ashuelot River at Hinsdale

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 4.16 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Water on the edge of the Waste Water Treatment Plant property in Hinsdale. Near FEMA 1 percent flood extent levels.
9.00 ft: Flood comparable to July 2021.
8.50 ft: Water encroaches on properties off River Road south of Old Stage Road in Hinsdale.
8.00 ft: Water on River Road.
7.50 ft: Water up to River Road in Hinsdale.
3.84 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.20 ft	March 19, 1936
2	13.40 ft	November 5, 1927
3	11.37 ft	September 22, 1938
4	9.60 ft	October 9, 2005
5	9.25 ft	May 31, 1984
6	8.90 ft	April 5, 1960
7	8.82 ft	July 19, 2021
8	8.62 ft	April 14, 1940
9	8.29 ft	April 1, 1987
10	8.08 ft	April 14, 1934

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:10 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Ashuelot River below Surry Mount Dam, near KeeneRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	120 cfs	Normal	+7.0 cfs	17 mi
Ashuelot River above The Branch, at KeeneRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	65.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Ashuelot River at West SwanzeyRiver gauge, Ashuelot River	6.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River	4,520 cfs	Normal	+2,290 cfs	7 mi
Green River near ColrainRiver gauge, Green River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Millers River at ErvingRiver gauge, Millers River	290 cfs	Normal	−9.0 cfs	13 mi
Connecticut River at Montague CityRiver gauge, Connecticut River	7.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.43 ft	15 mi
North River at ShattuckvilleRiver gauge, North River	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	16 mi
Deerfield River near West DeerfieldRiver gauge, Deerfield River	2.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	19 mi
South River near ConwayRiver gauge, South River	19.6 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Ashuelot River at Hinsdale?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.16 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 at Hinsdale today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM EDT, the water level was 3.84 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ashuelot River at Hinsdale rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Ashuelot River at Hinsdale normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ashuelot River at Hinsdale?

The highest level on record is 20.20 ft on March 19, 1936.

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:01161000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.78592, -72.48620 (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	3.84 ft	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional
Flow	361 cfs	2026-10-20 20:45	Provisional

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