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12 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
In Milford numerous locations along route 101A are impacted including Granite Town Plaza, Brookstone Manor Apartments, Route 101A, and Keyes Memorial Park. Significant flooding occurs at the Boys and Girls Club. Access is blocked to the lowest lying buildings on North River Road. Homes flood at the end of Bridge Street. The first main floors of buildings near the stone bridge flood. Swaths of farmland are inundated. In Wilton affected areas include Monadnock Water, Intervale Road, and Route 31.
11 ft
Floodwaters encroach on low lying businesses and residences off of Route 101A/Elm Street. This includes Brookstone Manor apartments. A portion of Route 101A floods. Floodwaters inundate a portion of the Milford Drive In. In Wilton, floodwaters affect low lying properties on Intervale road as well as Monadnock Water.
10 ft
Floodwaters inundate a portion of Route 101A in Milford and spread into property of the Milford water utilities department and Granite Town Plaza. Floodwaters encroach on low lying properties in Wilton including some on Intervale Road and Monadnock Water.
9.5 ft
Water begins to flood a portion of Route 101A in Milford. Water begins to flood the property of the Milford water utilities department, properties on Intervale Road in Wilton, and the Monadnock Water parking lot.
9 ft
Floodwaters begin to spill into the Milford Drive. Floodwaters encroach on properties on Intervale Road in Wilton and the Monadnock Water parking lot.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2007 | 12.49 ft | 6,950 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 11.17 ft | 5,846 cfs |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 9.93 ft | 4,070 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MFDN3
River
Souhegan River
County
Hillsborough, NH
Coordinates
42.8426°N, 71.7067°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Souhegan River at Milford?
The Souhegan River at Milford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01093852) 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 Souhegan River at Milford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Souhegan River at Milford is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Souhegan River rises?
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Where is the Souhegan River at Milford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire at coordinates 42.8426°N, 71.7067°W. USGS site number: 01093852. 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