Contoocook River at Peterborough, NH

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire · USGS gauge 01082000 · NWS PTRN3 · Contoocook River flood status · New Hampshire river levels

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Is Contoocook River at Peterborough, NH flooding right now?

Contoocook River at Peterborough, NH measured 1.30 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

1.30 ft

as of 35 min ago

Streamflow

25 cfs

data refreshed 3 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 15 ft on Wed, Sep 21, 1938.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 11 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	4 ft	2.7 ft below
Minor flood	5.5 ft	4.2 ft below
Moderate flood	7 ft	5.7 ft below
Major flood	9 ft	7.7 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
15 ft	1938-09-21
7.21 ft	2007-04-16
6.92 ft	2011-03-07
6.82 ft	1976-01-29
6.62 ft	1987-04-06

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Nubanusit Brook below Macdowell Dam near Peterborough NH	2.5 mi	Hillsborough County
Stony Brook Tributary near Temple, NH	6.4 mi	Hillsborough County
Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) near Milford, NH	12.8 mi	Hillsborough County
S Br Ashuelot River at Webb, near Marlborough, NH	12.9 mi	Cheshire County
Millers River near Winchendon, MA	13.8 mi	Worcester County

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.

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