Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Nov 12, 1995 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Oct 24, 1959 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Jun 30, 1973 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Flooding begins along River Road in the vicinity of Black Brook. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | River Road inaccessible from Beech Hill Road to Moose Trail Road, cutting off properties. |
| 10.0 ft | Water up to Wing Road south of Hazen Road. End portion of Garneau Road inundated. |
| 12.0 ft | Flood comparable to December 2023. Significant flooding of a shopping area in Littleton off Meadow Road south of I-93 exit. Water to the bottom of the Pierce Bridge in Bethlehem and property off Route 302. Flooding also occurs along portions Route 116 or Whitefield Road. Portions of Feather Lane, Wing Road, Hazen Road, and Prospect Street are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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