Ashuelot River near Gilsum
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on Jul 11, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Water approaches properties along Old Marlow Road in Gilsum. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Water encroaches on Riverside Road in Gilsum and Greenes Landing Road in Marlow. |
| 9.5 ft | Water up to Spring Street in Gilsum. |
| 10.0 ft | In Gilsum, Riverside Road flooded and homes cut-off. Howard Road bridge inaccessible from Old Marlow Road. |
| 10.5 ft | Gilsum Road between Southwoods Road and New Hampshire Route 12A flooded. |
| 11.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs. Water up to Main Street in Gilsum. |
| 11.5 ft | Route 10 near Kinson State Wildlife Area in Marlow vulnerable to flooding. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flooding occurs. Properties between Maine Street and Church Street in Gilsum cut off by floodwaters if coinciding high flows on Hayward Brook. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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