Winnipesaukee River at Tilton water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.79ft Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 378 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Winnipesaukee River at Tilton, where the gauge shows 2.79 ft.

It is 4.21 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.79 ft – 3.76 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: 8.68 ftMay 31, 1984

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

7.50 ft: NH DES regulated flows from Lake Winnippesaukee to avoid significant flooding downstream.
7.00 ft: Basement flooding of properties on Silver Lake.
6.00 ft: River runs high and comes up to some lakeshore properties. Personal items need to be moved to higher ground.
2.79 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.68 ft	May 31, 1984
2	8.52 ft	October 15, 2005
3	8.04 ft	June 28, 1998
4	7.93 ft	March 27, 1953
5	7.91 ft	May 11, 1954
6	7.90 ft	September 21, 1938
7	7.75 ft	May 12, 1996
8	7.61 ft	April 17, 2007
9	7.43 ft	April 3, 1951
10	7.37 ft	April 5, 1960

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Merrimack River at Franklin JunctionRiver gauge, Merrimack River	4.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.47 ft	3.5 mi
Blackwater River near WebsterRiver gauge, Blackwater River	68.3 cfs	Normal	−9.5 cfs	11 mi
Smith River near BristolRiver gauge, Smith River	2.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	12 mi
Warner River at DavisvilleRiver gauge, Warner River	3.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	15 mi
Merrimack River at ConcordRiver gauge, Merrimack River	3.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.49 ft	16 mi
Suncook River at North ChichesterRiver gauge, Suncook River	3.51 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	17 mi
Contoocook River below Hopkinton Dam at W HopkintonRiver gauge, Contoocook River	600 cfs	Normal	+90.0 cfs	19 mi
Cockermouth River below Hardy Brook, at GrotonRiver gauge, Cockermouth River	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Winnipesaukee River at Tilton?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.21 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 Winnipesaukee River at Tilton today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.79 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Winnipesaukee River at Tilton rising or falling?

Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Winnipesaukee River at Tilton normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Winnipesaukee River at Tilton?

The highest level on record is 8.68 ft on May 31, 1984.

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:01081000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.44174, -71.58758 (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	2.79 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	378 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Winnipesaukee River at Tilton (usgs:01081000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/new-hampshire/winnipesaukee-river-at-tilton

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer