Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Floodwaters 2 to 5 feet deep in Riverside and Jasper Drives in Allenstown, and Bachelder Road in Epsom. Low lying portions of Kings Towne Park and Kings Grant Communities have water depths of 1 to 3 feet deep.
16 ft
Major flooding in Riverside Drive and Jasper Drives in Allenstown, Bachelder Road, Kings Towne Park, and Kings Grant Communities in Epsom. Water Street in Epsom floods.
14 ft
Significant inundation of Kings Town Park community in Epsom and Riverside Drive in Allenstown. Route 28 floods near the Chichester and Epsom townline. Seasonal campgrounds inundated with upwards of 5 feet of water.
12 ft
Several properties surrounded by floodwaters along Riverside Drive and Bachelder Road with damages likely to items not moved to higher ground. Water up to properties on Jasper Drive in Allenstown. Floodwaters encroach onto low lying properties of Kings Towne Park in Epsom.
11 ft
Floodwaters surround homes and roads in the Riverside Drive community off Pinewood Road in Allenstown. Water up to Jasper Drive, Bourge Roads, and Albin Avenue.
9 ft
Flooding occurs at multiple campgrounds in the region. Water approaches homes along Bachelder Road and properties along Riverside Drive in Allenstown. Buck Street in Epsom floods.
7 ft
Water up to Bachelder Road in Allenstown. Waterfront campsites impacted, campers should move to higher ground.
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 16, 2007 | 15.97 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1936 | 15.27 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| May 13, 2006 | 13.55 ft | 7,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NCHN3
River
Suncook River
County
Merrimack, NH
Coordinates
43.2567°N, 71.3695°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Suncook River at North Chichester?
The Suncook River at North Chichester gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01089500) 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 Suncook River at North Chichester?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Suncook River at North Chichester is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Suncook River rises?
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Where is the Suncook River at North Chichester gauge located?
The gauge is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.2567°N, 71.3695°W. USGS site number: 01089500. 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