Piscataquog River at Goffstown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Sep 21, 1938 (historic crest)
- 16.0 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 13.1 ft on Apr 16, 2007 (historic crest)
- 12.6 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.
| 9.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flooding begins near the village of Riverdale and areas below Glen Lake. |
| 13.0 ft | Flooding of primary and secondary roads along the river occurs. In Goffstown this includes Henry Bridge Road, Water Road, Sarette Road, and Dumont Park Road. In Manchester, Bass Island and Piscqtaquog River Park flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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