RIVER GAUGE · WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER
Winnipesaukee River at Tilton
Belknap County, New Hampshire
Water level2.61 ft
Flow314 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood7 ft3,000 cfs
Moderate flood7.5 ft3,500 cfs
Major flood8.5 ft4,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7.5 ft
NH DES regulated flows from Lake Winnippesaukee to avoid significant flooding downstream.
- 7 ft
Basement flooding of properties on Silver Lake.
- 6 ft
River runs high and comes up to some lakeshore properties. Personal items need to be moved to higher ground.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1984 | 8.68 ft | 4,580 cfs |
| Oct 14, 2005 | 8.52 ft | 4,410 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 8.04 ft | 3,940 cfs |
More on Winnipesaukee River
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