Warner River at Davisville water level
River gauge, Warner River, New Hampshire, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 58.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Warner River at Davisville reads 3.65 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.35 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.65 ft and 4.06 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.80 ftSeptember 22, 1938
- Forecast peak
- 3.80 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM
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 8.00 ft, still 4.35 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- In Warner, Depot Street floods with water surrounding businesses. Chemical Lane flooded near the confluence with the Silver Brook, cutting off access to a dozen properties including those on Willey Lane. Wallaby Colby Lane flooded. In Hopkinton, homes along Deer Path, Well House, and Dustin Roads are at risk from high water especially if the Contoocook River is also at high flows.
- 12.00 ft
- In Warner, areas that flood are West Roby District Road, West Joppa Road covered bridge, Waterloo Road covered bridge, Morse Lane, and the Tom Pond area experience flooding. Properties south of Depot Street are inundated with impacts to parking areas. Significant flooding to Riverside Park.
- 10.00 ft
- Low lying roads along the Warner River begin to have a flood threat. The most flood prone areas include West Joppa Road in Warner, cutting off access to the Dalton covered bridge.
- 9.50 ft
- Basement flooding of properties along Tom's Pond in Warner begins.
- 8.50 ft
- Properties along Tom's Pond including Pine Lane in Warner are flooded with water overtopping retention walls.
- 8.00 ft
- Riverside Road floods along with increasing depths over recreational fields in Warner.
- 6.50 ft
- Although no structures are affected, water inundates recreational areas in Warner and Davisville. The river is at bankfull in other reaches, some erosion may occur.
- 3.65 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 | 12.80 ft | September 22, 1938 |
| 2 | 12.35 ft | May 15, 2006 |
| 3 | 11.87 ft | April 16, 2007 |
| 4 | 10.14 ft | October 9, 2005 |
| 5 | 9.88 ft | March 27, 1953 |
| 6 | 9.78 ft | April 5, 1960 |
| 7 | 9.64 ft | June 25, 1944 |
| 8 | 9.42 ft | March 14, 1977 |
| 9 | 9.39 ft | April 3, 1951 |
| 10 | 9.11 ft | April 3, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater River near WebsterRiver gauge, Blackwater River | 71.0 cfs | Normal | −10.7 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Contoocook River below Hopkinton Dam at W HopkintonRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 336 cfs | Normal | −193.0 cfs | 4.1 mi |
| Contoocook River near HennikerRiver gauge, Contoocook River | 5.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.80 ft | 9 mi |
| Merrimack River at ConcordRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 11 mi |
| Piscataquog River below Everett Dam, near E WeareRiver gauge, Piscataquog River | 30.9 cfs | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Merrimack River at Franklin JunctionRiver gauge, Merrimack River | 4.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.43 ft | 13 mi |
| Winnipesaukee River at TiltonRiver gauge, Winnipesaukee River | 2.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 15 mi |
| South Branch Piscataquog River near GoffstownRiver gauge, South Branch Piscataquog River | 25.7 cfs | Normal | −3.4 cfs | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Warner River at Davisville?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.35 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 Warner River at Davisville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.65 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Warner River at Davisville rising or falling?
Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Warner River at Davisville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Warner River at Davisville?
The highest level on record is 12.80 ft on September 22, 1938.
Is Warner River at Davisville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.80 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:01086000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.25091, -71.73230(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 | 3.65 ft | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Warner River at Davisville (usgs:01086000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/warner-river-at-davisville
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