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SwedenAshuelot River at West Swanzey water level
River gauge, Ashuelot River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 247 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Ashuelot River at West Swanzey reads 6.02 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.98 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.02 ft and 6.35 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
- 12.89 ftJuly 19, 2021
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 11.00 ft, still 4.98 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- In Winchester, water up to the base of buildings with basements inundated. Water surrounds Dillant Hopkins Airport on the west side in the North Swanzey dependant on backwater from the South Branch.
- 7.00 ft
- Backwater along the South Branch can cause flooding along Carlton Road leading to the covered bridge.
- 6.02 ft
- Right now
- 5.50 ft
- The river inundates lower lying areas near the river in swanzey.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.89 ft | July 19, 2021 |
| 2 | 10.67 ft | July 17, 2023 |
| 3 | 9.77 ft | March 11, 2024 |
| 4 | 9.01 ft | February 24, 2022 |
| 5 | 5.62 ft | October 9, 2005 |
| 6 | 4.61 ft | April 17, 2007 |
| 7 | 4.51 ft | April 2, 2004 |
| 8 | 4.41 ft | April 3, 2005 |
| 9 | 4.37 ft | March 30, 2003 |
| 10 | 3.67 ft | April 17, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Ashuelot River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashuelot River near GilsumRiver gauge, Ashuelot River | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Ashuelot River below Surry Mount Dam, near KeeneRiver gauge, Ashuelot River | 120 cfs | Normal | +7.0 cfs | 9 mi |
| Ashuelot River above The Branch, at KeeneRiver gauge, Ashuelot River | 65.55 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Ashuelot River at HinsdaleRiver gauge, Ashuelot River | 3.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River near NorthfieldRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 4,690 cfs | Normal | +2,740 cfs | 15 mi |
| Priest Brook near WinchendonRiver gauge, Priest Brook | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Millers River near WinchendonRiver gauge, Millers River | 114 cfs | Normal | +23.7 cfs | 18 mi |
| Connecticut River at North WalpoleRiver gauge, Connecticut River | 7.07 ft | Below flood stage | +0.20 ft | 18 mi |
| Contoocook River at PeterboroughRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 1.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 19 mi |
| Cold River at High Street, at AlsteadRiver gauge, Cold River | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Ashuelot River at West Swanzey?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 4.98 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 West Swanzey today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 6.02 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ashuelot River at West Swanzey rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ashuelot River at West Swanzey 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 West Swanzey?
The highest level on record is 12.89 ft on July 19, 2021.
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:01160350(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.87147, -72.32814(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 | 6.02 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 247 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Ashuelot River at West Swanzey (usgs:01160350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/ashuelot-river-at-west-swanzey
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