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SwedenSuncook River at North Chichester water level
River gauge, Suncook River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 33.4 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Suncook River at North Chichester, where the gauge shows 2.88 ft.
It is 4.12 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.70 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.88 ft – 3.60 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
- 15.97 ftApril 17, 2007
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Floodwaters 2 to 5 feet deep in Riverside and Jasper Drives in Allenstown, and Bachelder Road in Epsom. Low lying portions of Kings Towne Park and Kings Grant Communities have water depths of 1 to 3 feet deep.
- 16.00 ft
- Major flooding in Riverside Drive and Jasper Drives in Allenstown, Bachelder Road, Kings Towne Park, and Kings Grant Communities in Epsom. Water Street in Epsom floods.
- 14.00 ft
- Significant inundation of Kings Town Park community in Epsom and Riverside Drive in Allenstown. Route 28 floods near the Chichester and Epsom townline. Seasonal campgrounds inundated with upwards of 5 feet of water.
- 12.00 ft
- Several properties surrounded by floodwaters along Riverside Drive and Bachelder Road with damages likely to items not moved to higher ground. Water up to properties on Jasper Drive in Allenstown. Floodwaters encroach onto low lying properties of Kings Towne Park in Epsom.
- 11.00 ft
- Floodwaters surround homes and roads in the Riverside Drive community off Pinewood Road in Allenstown. Water up to Jasper Drive, Bourge Roads, and Albin Avenue.
- 9.00 ft
- Flooding occurs at multiple campgrounds in the region. Water approaches homes along Bachelder Road and properties along Riverside Drive in Allenstown. Buck Street in Epsom floods.
- 7.00 ft
- Water up to Bachelder Road in Allenstown. Waterfront campsites impacted, campers should move to higher ground.
- 2.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.97 ft | April 17, 2007 |
| 2 | 15.27 ft | March 19, 1936 |
| 3 | 13.55 ft | May 14, 2006 |
| 4 | 13.00 ft | April 7, 1923 |
| 5 | 12.55 ft | March 27, 1953 |
| 6 | 12.50 ft | February 11, 1970 |
| 7 | 12.40 ft | April 5, 1960 |
| 8 | 12.35 ft | March 15, 2010 |
| 9 | 12.19 ft | March 14, 1977 |
| 10 | 12.11 ft | December 19, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack River at ConcordRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.56 ft | 9 mi |
| Blackwater River near WebsterRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 63.3 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Winnipesaukee River at TiltonRiver gauge, Winnipesaukee River | 2.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 17 mi |
| Lamprey River at Langford Road, at RaymondRiver gauge, Lamprey River | 10.4 cfs | Low | −1.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Warner River at DavisvilleRiver gauge, Warner River | 3.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 18 mi |
| Merrimack River at Franklin JunctionRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 4.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Piscataquog River below Everett Dam, near E WeareRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 31.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Piscataquog River near GoffstownRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.38 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Suncook River at North Chichester?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.12 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 Suncook River at North Chichester today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.88 ft. Down 0.70 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Suncook River at North Chichester rising or falling?
Down 0.70 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.57 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Suncook River at North Chichester normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Suncook River at North Chichester?
The highest level on record is 15.97 ft on April 17, 2007.
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:01089500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.25675, -71.36951(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 | 2.88 ft | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 33.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 06:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Suncook River at North Chichester (usgs:01089500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/suncook-river-at-north-chichester
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