Ashuelot River at Keene
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 71.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 73.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 74.0 ft; major flooding begins at 75.0 ft.
| Action stage | 71.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 73.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 74.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 75.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 74.6 ft on Oct 9, 2005 (historic crest)
- 73.8 ft on Oct 16, 2005 (historic crest)
- 73.4 ft on Mar 7, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 72.5 ft | Backwater occurs on tributary streams in Keene including Otter Brook. |
|---|---|
| 81.0 ft | Significant impacts in Keene and areas upstream in Marlborough. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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