Pemigewasset River at Woodstock water level

Name: Pemigewasset River at Woodstock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.60ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 182 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Pemigewasset River at Woodstock, where the gauge shows 2.60 ft.

It is 6.40 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.60 ft – 3.38 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 16.97 ftAugust 28, 2011
Forecast peak: 2.60 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.50 ft: Significant flooding occurs along Route 112. Significant flooding also occurs along Route 3 and Route 175 from North Woodstock to West Campton. Some flooding occurs at the Riverfront condo development, the River Green Hotel and the Saint Andrews condos. Water rises up to the low steel on the Route 175 bridge in North Woodstock.
13.00 ft: Route 175 floods to a depth of 2 to 4 feet from Cox Farm Road to Meadow Lane in Woodstock. Low lying areas along US route 3 also flood.
11.00 ft: Route 175 floods to a depth of 1 foot at Cox Farm Road in Woodstock. Campgrounds along the river also flood.
9.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding of area campgrounds begins. Water encroaches on Route 175 in North Woodstock.
2.60 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.97 ft	August 28, 2011
2	16.13 ft	October 24, 1959
3	14.56 ft	December 18, 2023
4	14.09 ft	October 22, 1995
5	14.01 ft	April 1, 1987
6	13.54 ft	October 30, 2017
7	13.40 ft	June 30, 1973
8	12.64 ft	December 21, 1973
9	12.51 ft	April 15, 2014
10	12.43 ft	December 21, 1957

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 05:55 PM Daylight 10 hr, 45 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Pemigewasset River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pemigewasset River at PlymouthRiver gauge, Pemigewasset River	0.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Branch Pemigewasset River at LincolnRiver gauge, East Branch Pemigewasset River	120 cfs	Normal	−18.0 cfs	5.0 mi
Baker River near RumneyRiver gauge, Baker River	0.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	15 mi
Cockermouth River below Hardy Brook, at GrotonRiver gauge, Cockermouth River	1.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	20 mi
Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem JunctionRiver gauge, Ammonoosuc River	1.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	20 mi
Saco River at River Street, at BartlettRiver gauge, Saco River	2.83 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	21 mi
Connecticut River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Connecticut River	2.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	22 mi
Bearcamp River at South TamworthRiver gauge, Bearcamp River	31.0 cfs	Low	−4.3 cfs	22 mi
Wells River at Wells RiverRiver gauge, Wells River	1.76 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	23 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Pemigewasset River at Woodstock?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.40 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 Pemigewasset River at Woodstock today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.60 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pemigewasset River at Woodstock rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pemigewasset River at Woodstock normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pemigewasset River at Woodstock?

The highest level on record is 16.97 ft on August 28, 2011.

Is Pemigewasset River at Woodstock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.60 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01075000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.97618, -71.67952 (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	2.60 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Flow	182 cfs	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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