Baker River at Rumney
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.4 ft on Nov 3, 1927 (historic crest)
- 15.5 ft on Jun 15, 1942 (historic crest)
- 14.7 ft on Oct 30, 2017 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Mar 18, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Flooding begins at campgrounds near the river. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Riverside campsites flood. |
| 9.0 ft | Multiple campgrounds become completely flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Sand Hill Road north of the river and Main Street south of the river flood to a depth of 1 foot. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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