RIVER GAUGE · ASHUELOT RIVER
Ashuelot River above West Swanzey
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Water level5.42 ft
Flow112 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
In Winchester, water up to the base of buildings with basements inundated. Water surrounds Dillant Hopkins Airport on the west side in the North Swanzey dependant on backwater from the South Branch.
- 7 ft
Backwater along the South Branch can cause flooding along Carlton Road leading to the covered bridge.
- 5.5 ft
The river inundates lower lying areas near the river in swanzey.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2021 | 12.89 ft | 5,730 cfs |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 10.67 ft | 3,540 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 9.77 ft | 2,700 cfs |
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