Connecticut River at North Stratford
Coos County, New Hampshire
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 1936 | 16.66 ft | — |
| Apr 2, 1959 | 16.11 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1998 | 15.63 ft | 31,200 cfs |
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