Smith River (NH) at Bristol
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.1 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on May 14, 2006 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Sep 22, 1938 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Mar 27, 1953 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Prime farmland flooded from Bristol to Danbury. |
| 14.0 ft | Flooding begins on Smith River Road. |
| 16.0 ft | Smith River Road floods in several locations from Bristol to Danbury. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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