Saco River near Conway, NH
Is Saco River near Conway, NH flooding right now?
Saco River near Conway, NH measured 2.33 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.33 ft
Streamflow
179 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.71 ft on Tue, Dec 19, 2023.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12.5 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.71 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 17.23 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 17.2 ft | 1953-03-27 |
| 17.04 ft | 1987-04-01 |
| 16.45 ft | 1936-03-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River 0.5 Mi below Hobbs Br, near Conway, NH | 5.8 mi | Carroll County |
| Lucy Brook near North Conway, NH | 6.8 mi | Carroll County |
| Saco River at River Street, at Bartlett, NH | 11.6 mi | Carroll County |
| Bearcamp River at South Tamworth, NH | 14.8 mi | Carroll County |
| Ossipee River at Cornish, ME | 19.3 mi | Oxford 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.