Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
52.3 ft
Maximum reportable stage of river gage.
38 ft
This is a life threatening flood. Flooding of this magnitude has not been experienced since the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.
34 ft
Low lying areas along the river from Walpole to Hinsdale are flooded. Roadways bordering the river may be impassable including stretches of Route 5 in southern Vermont.
32 ft
Extensive flooding occurs along stretches of Route 5, especially in Westminster, affecting homes and businesses.
31 ft
Low lying businesses and residences from Walpole and Westminster to the Massachusetts border experience flooding along the river. Significant flooding occurs along route 5 in Vermont, especially in Westminster. Bridges crossing the river could be shut down. Backwater flooding likely along tributary streams.
29 ft
Route 5 is inundated with up to 1 foot of water in sections of Westminster. Minor flooding of some farmland along the river occurs from Walpole south to the Massachusetts border.
28 ft
Minor flooding affects low lying areas along the river from Walpole and Westminster downstream to the Massachusetts border. Portions of low lying roads along the river are affected including Route 5 and some adjacent businesses in Westminster. Farming interests along the river could experience flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1936 | 43.8 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 1938 | 39.1 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2011 | 31.38 ft | 99,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLPN3
River
Connecticut River
County
Cheshire, NH
Coordinates
43.1262°N, 72.4368°W
Get Flood Alerts for Connecticut River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Connecticut River at North Walpole?
The Connecticut River at North Walpole gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01154500) 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 Walpole?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Connecticut River at North Walpole is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Connecticut River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Connecticut River at North Walpole 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 Connecticut River at North Walpole gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cheshire County, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.1262°N, 72.4368°W. USGS site number: 01154500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Connecticut River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey