Contoocook River at Henniker
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.3 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Apr 17, 2007 (historic crest)
- 13.8 ft on Oct 16, 2005 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on May 15, 2006 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | In the town of Hillsborough, Hennicker Street and Bear Hill Road flood. In Henniker, flood waters encroach on parts of Western Avenue. |
| 13.0 ft | In Hillsborough, Bear Hill road floods as well as Henniker Street from High Tide restaurant to Old Henniker Road. |
| 14.0 ft | In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 2 feet of water and the High Tide restaurant is inaccessible. In Henniker, Western Avenue floods. |
| 15.0 ft | In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 3 feet of water and Bear Hill road is impassible. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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