Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont
New Hampshire — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire on the Sugar River (NH). Live water level data from USGS gauge 01152500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
14,500 cfs
Moderate Flood
9 ft
9,670 cfs
Minor Flood
7 ft
5,780 cfs
Action Stage
5 ft
2,860 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Maria, Potvin, Mechanic, and Willard Streets are flooded in West Claremont.
10 ft
Twistback Road and Beauregard Street are flooded in West Claremont.
7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1936 | 11.8 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 1936 | 11.8 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 1984 | 11.43 ft | — |
| Feb 15, 1984 | 11.43 ft | — |
| Mar 26, 1992 | 10.99 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCLN3
River
Sugar River (NH)
County
Sullivan, NH
Coordinates
43.3876°N, 72.3625°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont?
The Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01152500) 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 Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar River (NH) rises?
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Where is the Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.3876°N, 72.3625°W. USGS site number: 01152500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers