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SwedenSaco River near Conway water level
River gauge, Saco River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 315 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:49 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Saco River near Conway is at 2.70 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.30 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.70 ft and 3.21 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 17.71 ftDecember 19, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 2.70 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Saco River near Conway
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 6.30 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Very serious flooding with inundation near the FEMA 0.2 percent flood level. The Saco River valley could suffer worse damages than from the floods of Hurricane Irene in 2011 by several feet. Access in and out of the region is very difficult with homes surrounded by floodwaters for days.
- 17.00 ft
- Severe flooding with inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood level. The floodwaters will be as high as the flood which occurred in Hurricane Irene in 2011, and almost 2 feet higher than the flood crest which occurred on October 30, 2017. Widespread flood levels varying up to 12 feet in depth will cover campgrounds and agricultural lands along the river. In Conway, Hillside Avenue, Washington Street, and East Side Drive flood. This is an extremely dangerous and life threatening situation.
- 16.00 ft
- Significant flooding along the Saco River. Hundreds of homes surrounded or isolated by floodwaters and travel in and out of the area is difficult.
- 15.00 ft
- Major flooding occurs in Conway and North Conway. Flood waters come up to properties off West Side Road in Conway Village. Transvale Acres severely impacted with flood water several feet deep. Permanent buildings on area campgrounds become flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Widespread flooding occurs along the west bank of the Saco River near Moat Brook Road, cutting off access to some homes. Flood waters enter agricultural lands in eastern Conway and into Freyburg.
- 13.00 ft
- Flooding occurs on West Side Road in two sections, cutting off access to hundreds of homes. River Road flooded on the west bank impacting agricultural lands. Floodwaters inundate first floors of properties in Transvale Acres. This is a dangerous situation at riverside campgrounds.
- 12.00 ft
- Minor flooding occurs as floodwaters reach West Side Road. Much of Transvale Acres floods from Moat Brook Bridge east to the Saco River. Numerous structures become flooded with buildings on campgrounds flooded by several feet. Campers should move to higher grounds.
- 11.00 ft
- Flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep at east bank camping areas.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor flooding occurs as floodwaters surround properties across Transvale Acres. Flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep in sections of east bank camping areas.
- 9.00 ft
- Expect flooding of low-bottom fields and private roads in Conway and North Conway. Minor flooding in Transvale Acres, Moat Brook Bridge, and the lower part of E. Road flood.
- 8.00 ft
- Flooding begins along the east bank campgrounds in Conway and North Conway. Campers along the river should move to higher ground.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor flooding as Moat Brook backs up and floods Transvale Road, cutting off access to a dozen homes and camps. Beaches at area camps flooded.
- 2.70 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: 6 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.71 ft | December 19, 2023 |
| 2 | 17.23 ft | August 29, 2011 |
| 3 | 17.20 ft | March 27, 1953 |
| 4 | 17.04 ft | April 1, 1987 |
| 5 | 16.45 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 6 | 16.39 ft | October 24, 1959 |
| 7 | 15.61 ft | March 14, 1977 |
| 8 | 15.06 ft | June 30, 1973 |
| 9 | 15.04 ft | October 30, 2017 |
| 10 | 14.67 ft | June 14, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Saco River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saco River at River Street, at BartlettRiver gauge, Saco River | 2.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 12 mi |
| Saco River at Cornish, MaineRiver gauge, Saco River | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 20 mi |
| Saco River at Camp Ellis near Saco, MaineEstuary gauge, Saco River | 3.24 ft | No reference yet | +0.82 ft | 51 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearcamp River at South TamworthRiver gauge, Bearcamp River | 32.4 cfs | Low | −5.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Peabody River at Gorham, New HampshireRiver gauge, Peabody River | 58.9 cfs | Normal | −5.2 cfs | 27 mi |
| Wild River at Gilead, MaineRiver gauge, Wild River | 43.1 cfs | Normal | −14.5 cfs | 28 mi |
| East Branch Pemigewasset River at LincolnRiver gauge, East Branch Pemigewasset River | 126 cfs | Normal | −19.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| Pemigewasset River at WoodstockRiver gauge, Pemigewasset River | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 29 mi |
| Androscoggin River near GorhamRiver gauge, Androscoggin River | 3.03 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 31 mi |
| Sebago Lake near North Windham, MaineLake, Sebago Lake | 262.76 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem JunctionRiver gauge, Ammonoosuc River | 1.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Saco River near Conway?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.30 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 Saco River near Conway today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.70 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Saco River near Conway rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Saco River near Conway normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Saco River near Conway?
The highest level on record is 17.71 ft on December 19, 2023.
Is Saco River near Conway expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.70 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01064500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.99083, -71.09056(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 | 2.70 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 315 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Saco River near Conway (usgs:01064500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/saco-river-near-conway
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