Cold River at Alstead
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.8 ft on Jul 29, 2021 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jul 11, 2023 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Jul 10, 2023 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Oct 9, 24 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | River out of banks. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flooding in Acworth in the headwaters of the Cold River. |
| 9.0 ft | Warren Brook likely to cause flooding along Route 123 or Forest Road east of Alstead. |
| 10.0 ft | Property near the dam in Alstead inundated. |
| 11.0 ft | Route 123 in Acworth and Alstead flooded. Several properties near the river imapacted. |
| 11.8 ft | Flood comparable to the one in July 2021. |
| 12.0 ft | Water up to Route 123 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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