Merrimack River at Goffs Falls
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 35.2 ft on Mar 20, 1936 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Sep 23, 1938 (historic crest)
- 19.9 ft on May 15, 2006 (historic crest)
- 17.4 ft on Apr 6, 1960 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Low lying flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Low lying areas of Goffstown...Manchester...Merrimack and Litchfield flood. |
| 17.0 ft | In Manchester, Stark Way and Riverdale Avenue flood. |
| 20.0 ft | In Manchester, significant flooding occurs on Riverdale Avenue and Stark Way. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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