Connecticut River at Dalton
Coos County, New Hampshire
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 25.6 ft
Record flood comparable to the flood of 1936.
- 25 ft
Water reaches US Route 2 Bridge Street in Lancaster, causing major regional travel disruptions. Floodwaters completely isolate several homes.
- 23 ft
Water flows over US Route 3 in Lancaster near Industrial Park Road. Water also reaches US Route 2 Bridge Street.
- 22 ft
Route 135 in Dalton is inundated. Homes flood along Route 135 north of the Johns River.
- 21 ft
In Guildhall, VT, Route 102 floods just north of the Route 2 bridge to Lancaster, as well as near Breault Road at the Washburn Brook crossing. In Dalton, Route 135 floods at the public boat launch. Basements flood at a few residences along Route 135 north of the Johns River.
- 20 ft
Floodwaters cut off access to a few homes along Route 135 in Lancaster. Several riverside camps along Route 135 north of the Johns River are flooded. River Road is underwater between the Mt. Orne Bridge and South Lunenburg.
- 19 ft
Basements of low-lying homes in Dalton and Lancaster are at risk of flooding. Water begins to encroach on Route 135 at the Dalton public boat launch.
- 18 ft
Water inundates campgrounds, agricultural fields, and recreational fields off Bridge Street in Lancaster.
- 17 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 1936 | 25.6 ft | 48,300 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1998 | 23.7 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 23.22 ft | 38,700 cfs |
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