Merrimack River at Franklin Jct.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.4 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 30.9 ft on Nov 5, 1927 (historic crest)
- 29.5 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 24.0 ft on Apr 30, 1923 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Lowland flooding begins. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Pemigewasset River at Franklin Falls Dam NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Winnipesaukee River at Tilton NWS gauge · 3.5 mi
- Smith River (NH) at Bristol NWS gauge · 11.0 mi
- Contoocook River at River Hill NWS gauge · 12.1 mi
- Warner River at Davisville NWS gauge · 12.5 mi
- Merrimack River at Concord NWS gauge · 16.0 mi