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SwedenPiscataquog River near Goffstown water level
River gauge, Piscataquog River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 99.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 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
The Piscataquog River near Goffstown is at 3.72 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.28 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has risen 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. There is still 5.28 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 3.33 ft and 3.96 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.52 ftSeptember 21, 1938
- Forecast peak
- 3.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Piscataquog River near Goffstown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 5.28 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Flooding of primary and secondary roads along the river occurs. In Goffstown this includes Henry Bridge Road, Water Road, Sarette Road, and Dumont Park Road. In Manchester, Bass Island and Piscqtaquog River Park flood.
- 11.00 ft
- Flooding begins near the village of Riverdale and areas below Glen Lake.
- 9.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 3.72 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 | 17.52 ft | September 21, 1938 |
| 2 | 16.03 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 3 | 13.05 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 4 | 12.55 ft | May 15, 2006 |
| 5 | 11.28 ft | April 6, 1987 |
| 6 | 10.85 ft | April 5, 1960 |
| 7 | 10.79 ft | June 15, 1942 |
| 8 | 10.66 ft | June 25, 1944 |
| 9 | 10.60 ft | October 21, 1996 |
| 10 | 10.40 ft | April 2, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.11 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Piscataquog River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataquog River below Everett Dam, near E WeareRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 36.2 cfs | Low | +1.8 cfs | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Piscataquog River near GoffstownRiver gauge, South Branch Piscataquog River | 24.1 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Merrimack River near Goffs Falls, below ManchesterRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 4.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.42 ft | 6 mi |
| Souhegan River at MerrimackRiver gauge, Souhegan River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Merrimack River at ConcordRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.78 ft | 13 mi |
| Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) near MilfordRiver gauge, Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 14 mi |
| Contoocook River below Hopkinton Dam at W HopkintonRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 54.8 cfs | Very low | −386.2 cfs | 16 mi |
| Lamprey River at Langford Road, at RaymondRiver gauge, Lamprey River | 11.2 cfs | Normal | −1.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Contoocook River near HennikerRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 5.98 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Piscataquog River near Goffstown?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.28 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 Piscataquog River near Goffstown today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 PM EDT, the water level was 3.72 ft. Up 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Piscataquog River near Goffstown rising or falling?
Up 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Piscataquog River near Goffstown normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Piscataquog River near Goffstown?
The highest level on record is 17.52 ft on September 21, 1938.
Is Piscataquog River near Goffstown expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.30 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:01091500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.01675, -71.55063(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 | 3.72 ft | 2026-10-20 23:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 99.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Piscataquog River near Goffstown (usgs:01091500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/piscataquog-river-near-goffstown
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