Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to Bellevue Place.
10.5 ft
Route 16 in Gorham floods from Church Street to the Burger King. The Androscoggin Valley Country Club floods. Marois Avenue floods in addition to Frazer, Elm, Spruce, and Pine Streets.
9.5 ft
Water rises up to Route 16. The parking lot of businesses on Main Street flood.
8 ft
Flooding begins at the parking lot of businesses along Main Street north of Church Street.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1923 | 10.3 ft | 21,900 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 10.15 ft | 20,400 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1936 | 9.99 ft | 19,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRMN3
River
Androscoggin River
County
Coos, NH
Coordinates
44.4358°N, 71.1903°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Androscoggin River at Gorham?
The Androscoggin River at Gorham gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01054000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Androscoggin River at Gorham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Androscoggin River at Gorham is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Androscoggin River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Androscoggin River at Gorham to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Androscoggin River at Gorham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coos County, New Hampshire at coordinates 44.4358°N, 71.1903°W. USGS site number: 01054000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Androscoggin River at Rumford
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey