Pemigewasset River at Woodstock
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.0 ft on Aug 28, 2011 (historic crest)
- 16.1 ft on Oct 24, 1959 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Dec 18, 2023 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on Oct 22, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding of area campgrounds begins. Water encroaches on Route 175 in North Woodstock. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Route 175 floods to a depth of 1 foot at Cox Farm Road in Woodstock. Campgrounds along the river also flood. |
| 13.0 ft | Route 175 floods to a depth of 2 to 4 feet from Cox Farm Road to Meadow Lane in Woodstock. Low lying areas along US route 3 also flood. |
| 16.5 ft | Significant flooding occurs along Route 112. Significant flooding also occurs along Route 3 and Route 175 from North Woodstock to West Campton. Some flooding occurs at the Riverfront condo development, the River Green Hotel and the Saint Andrews condos. Water rises up to the low steel on the Route 175 bridge in North Woodstock. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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