Major Flood
17 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.6 ft
Devastating flooding occurs. Many homes, businesses, and roads are flooded in New Hampshire and Vermont. Thousands of acres of farmland from Stewartstown, New Hampshire and Canaan, Vermont downstream to Maidstone, Vermont and Northumberland, New Hampshire is flooded.
19 ft
Route 3 Daniel Webster Highway floods south of North Stratford to Washburn Road. Route 102 floods in Bloomfield, VT. Travel into and out of the region is severely restricted, and hundreds of acres of farmland across both New Hampshire and Vermont are underwater. This is around the 1% flood level.
17 ft
In North Stratford, NH, water floods U.S. Route 3 Daniel Webster Highway near the Kimball Brook crossing and the town leach field is flooded. Widespread inundation of farmland adjacent to the river occurs.
16 ft
In North Stratford, NH, the baseball field is flooded with water up to two feet deep on Main Street. High water also encroaches on Route 3 Daniel Webster Highway near the Kimball Brook crossing. Parking lots and access roads will flood on Washburn Road and at the Old Mill on Ayer Road. In addition, much farmland is flooded.
15 ft
In North Stratford, NH, the baseball field on Main Street will begin to flood. In addition, water will be up to a foot deep on Main Street. Lower parking lots and access roads on Washburn Road and at the Old Mill on Ayer Road will also begin to flood.
13 ft
Main Street in North Stratford, NH floods near the boat launch and picnic area. Lowland field flooding along the river will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1936 | 16.66 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 1959 | 16.11 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 15.63 ft | 31,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NSTN3
River
Connecticut River
County
Coos, NH
Coordinates
44.7498°N, 71.6317°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Connecticut River at North Stratford?
The Connecticut River at North Stratford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01129500) 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 Connecticut River at North Stratford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Connecticut River at North Stratford is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Connecticut River rises?
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Where is the Connecticut River at North Stratford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coos County, New Hampshire at coordinates 44.7498°N, 71.6317°W. USGS site number: 01129500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey