Saco River at Bartlett
New Hampshire — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Carroll County, New Hampshire on the Saco River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 010642505, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14.8 ft
Extremely severe flooding comparable to the flooding from Hurricane Irene on August 28, 2011. Numerous homes and businesses from Bartlett to North Conway damaged by water depths of several feet. Rural lands and roads along the Saco River are inundated and damaged by swift currents. Hundreds of homes inaccessible due to floodwaters.
13.5 ft
Flood inundation near the FEMA 0.2 percent flood hazard level.
13 ft
Severe Flooding on River Street, upper West Side Road, and Cobb Farm Road in Bartlett. Flood waters affect propertly along Route 302 and Covered Bridge in Bartlett. River Road First Bridge in North Conway flooded. Inundation near the FEMA 1 percent flood hazard level.
12.5 ft
Moderate flooding to homes on River Street in Bartlett. Homes along Sleepy Hollow Road in Glen flooded. Flood waters encroach on properties off Pine Glen Road and Bartlett Place Road. Backwater on the Rocky Branch impacts properties off Sleepy Hollow Road. Significant flooding expected downstream in North Conway.
12 ft
Minor flooding occurs on River Street. Flood waters approach properties on Cobb Farm Road.
10 ft
Minor flooding to properties along River Street in Bartlett. Significant flooding likely along downstream campgrounds from Glen Ellis, North Conway, and Conway.
9 ft
River out of banks in Bartlett. Backwater on the Ellis River combined with the Saco River high flows will inundate campground property in Glen Ellis.
6 ft
Downstream riverside campgrounds from Glen Ellis to Conway flooded hours later. Campers should move to higher ground.
5 ft
High streamflows are expected but no flooding occurs in Bartlett. High risk for recreational paddlers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2011 | 14.83 ft | 29,100 cfs |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 14.83 ft | 29,100 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 13.93 ft | 25,295 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 13.93 ft | 25,295 cfs |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 13.87 ft | 25,051 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Saco River at Bartlett?
The Saco River at Bartlett gauge is maintained by USGS (site 010642505) 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 Saco River at Bartlett?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Saco River at Bartlett is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Saco River at Bartlett gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, New Hampshire at coordinates 44.0839°N, 71.2855°W. USGS site number: 010642505. 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