Cold River at High Street, at Alstead, NH
Is Cold River at High Street, at Alstead, NH flooding right now?
Cold River at High Street, at Alstead, NH measured 1.66 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.66 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.78 ft on Thu, Jul 29, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.78 ft | 2021-07-29 |
| 11.67 ft | 2023-07-11 |
| 11.67 ft | 2023-07-10 |
| 7.8 ft | 0024-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River at North Walpole, NH | 4.1 mi | Cheshire County |
| Williams River near Rockingham VT | 6.9 mi | Windham County |
| Ashuelot River near Gilsum, NH | 8.9 mi | Cheshire County |
| Ashuelot River below Surry Mt Dam, near Keene, NH | 11.0 mi | Cheshire County |
| Black River at North Springfield, VT | 14.9 mi | Windsor County |
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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.