Is the Contoocook River flooding?
The Contoocook River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in New Hampshire. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Contoocook River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Hampshire river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Contoocook River near Henniker, NH. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.30 ft on 21 September 1938, carrying 22,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1938 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.83 ft, 16.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contoocook River at Peterborough, NH | No flooding | 1.30 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Contoocook River near Henniker, NH | No flooding | 4.83 ft | 12 ft | |
| Contoocook River below Hopkinton Dam at W Hopkinton, NH | No current data | — | — | — |