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SwedenContoocook River near Henniker water level
River gauge, Contoocook River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 315 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Contoocook River near Henniker reads 6.11 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.89 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. There is still 5.89 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.83 ft and 6.75 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 21.30 ftSeptember 21, 1938
- Forecast peak
- 5.80 ftTuesday, October 20 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 12.00 ft, still 5.89 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 3 feet of water and Bear Hill road is impassible.
- 14.00 ft
- In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 2 feet of water and the High Tide restaurant is inaccessible. In Henniker, Western Avenue floods.
- 13.00 ft
- In Hillsborough, Bear Hill road floods as well as Henniker Street from High Tide restaurant to Old Henniker Road.
- 12.00 ft
- In the town of Hillsborough, Hennicker Street and Bear Hill Road flood. In Henniker, flood waters encroach on parts of Western Avenue.
- 10.00 ft
- Lowland flooding begins.
- 6.11 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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.30 ft | September 21, 1938 |
| 2 | 14.54 ft | April 17, 2007 |
| 3 | 13.75 ft | October 16, 2005 |
| 4 | 13.48 ft | May 15, 2006 |
| 5 | 13.32 ft | April 3, 2004 |
| 6 | 13.25 ft | March 16, 2010 |
| 7 | 13.22 ft | January 18, 1977 |
| 8 | 13.18 ft | October 22, 1996 |
| 9 | 13.13 ft | June 26, 1944 |
| 10 | 13.12 ft | April 6, 1960 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Contoocook River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contoocook River at PeterboroughRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Contoocook River below Hopkinton Dam at W HopkintonRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 348 cfs | Normal | −25.0 cfs | 6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner River at DavisvilleRiver gauge, Warner River | 3.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Piscataquog River below Everett Dam, near E WeareRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 33.5 cfs | Low | +0.9 cfs | 11 mi |
| Blackwater River near WebsterRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 64.5 cfs | Normal | −9.2 cfs | 13 mi |
| South Branch Piscataquog River near GoffstownRiver gauge, South Branch Piscataquog River | 23.3 cfs | Normal | −3.2 cfs | 14 mi |
| Merrimack River at ConcordRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 3.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.61 ft | 17 mi |
| Piscataquog River near GoffstownRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.39 ft | 18 mi |
| Sugar River 0.2 Mi below Nh 11, at SunapeeRiver gauge, Sugar River 0.2 Mi | 14.4 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Merrimack River at Franklin JunctionRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 4.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Contoocook River near Henniker?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 5.89 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 Contoocook River near Henniker today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT, the water level was 6.11 ft. Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Contoocook River near Henniker rising or falling?
Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.26 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Contoocook River near Henniker normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Contoocook River near Henniker?
The highest level on record is 21.30 ft on September 21, 1938.
Is Contoocook River near Henniker expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.50 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01085000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.15202, -71.85730(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 | 6.11 ft | 2026-10-21 04:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 315 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Contoocook River near Henniker (usgs:01085000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/contoocook-river-near-henniker
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