Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Flooding of primary and secondary roads along the river occurs. In Goffstown this includes Henry Bridge Road, Water Road, Sarette Road, and Dumont Park Road. In Manchester, Bass Island and Piscqtaquog River Park flood.
11 ft
Flooding begins near the village of Riverdale and areas below Glen Lake.
9 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
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 | 17.52 ft | 21,900 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 16.03 ft | 19,900 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2007 | 13.05 ft | 11,110 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GFFN3
River
Piscataquog River
County
Hillsborough, NH
Coordinates
43.0168°N, 71.5511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Piscataquog River at Goffstown?
The Piscataquog River at Goffstown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01091500) 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 Piscataquog River at Goffstown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Piscataquog River at Goffstown is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Piscataquog River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Piscataquog River at Goffstown 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 Piscataquog River at Goffstown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.0168°N, 71.5511°W. USGS site number: 01091500. 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