Major Flood
9 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
This is the maximum reportable stage of the river gage.
9.5 ft
This is a major...life threatening flood in the Peterborough area. floodwaters affect low lying businesses off of Grove Street and Wilton Road including Peterborough Plaza...and parking lots and low lying residences off of Pheasant Road including the Riverview Apartments. Significant flooding occurs along roads and low lying properties adjacent to the river including the following...Route 136...Concord Street...Jaffrey Road...Summer Street...Sharon Road...Bogle Road...and Hunt Road.
7.5 ft
Major flooding occurs in the Peterborough area. Route 136 floods near Bogle Road. Floodwaters affect low lying businesses off of Grove Street and Wilton Road including Peterborough Plaza...and parking lots and low lying residences off of Pheasant Road including the Riverview Apartments. Significant flooding occurs along roads and low lying properties adjacent to the river including the following...Concord Street...Jaffrey Road...Summer Street...Sharon Road...Bogle Road...and Hunt Road.
6.5 ft
Significant flooding occurs in Peterborough. Floodwaters inundate portions of the Peterborough Plaza parking area. Floodwaters affect low lying businesses off of Grove street and Wilton road. Flooding occurs at low lying properties along and/or stretches of the following roads...Concord Street...Summer Street...Sharon Road...Bogle Road...and Hunt Road. Inundation may occur along the parking lots off of Pheasant Road including the Riverview Apartments.
5.5 ft
Floodwaters approach low lying roads and properties in the Peterborough area...especially along Concord Street.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1938 | 15 ft | — |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 7.21 ft | 4,110 cfs |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 6.92 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PTRN3
River
Contoocook River
County
Hillsborough, NH
Coordinates
42.8626°N, 71.9592°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Contoocook River at Peterborough?
The Contoocook River at Peterborough gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01082000) 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 Contoocook River at Peterborough?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Contoocook River at Peterborough is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Contoocook River rises?
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Where is the Contoocook River at Peterborough gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire at coordinates 42.8626°N, 71.9592°W. USGS site number: 01082000. 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