Ashuelot River at West Swanzey, NH
Is Ashuelot River at West Swanzey, NH flooding right now?
Ashuelot River at West Swanzey, NH measured 5.07 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.07 ft
Streamflow
66 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.89 ft on Mon, Jul 19, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.89 ft | 2021-07-19 |
| 10.67 ft | 2023-07-17 |
| 9.77 ft | 2024-03-11 |
| 9.01 ft | 2022-02-24 |
| 5.62 ft | 2005-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ashuelot River above the Branch, at Keene, NH | 4.1 mi | Cheshire County |
| S Br Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlborough, NH | 5.8 mi | Cheshire County |
| Ashuelot River below Surry Mt Dam, near Keene, NH | 8.6 mi | Cheshire County |
| Ashuelot River at Hinsdale, NH | 9.9 mi | Cheshire County |
| Ashuelot River near Gilsum, NH | 11.9 mi | Cheshire County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.