Sugar River (NH) at West Claremont
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.8 ft on Mar 12, 1936 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Feb 16, 1984 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Mar 27, 1992 (historic crest)
- 10.9 ft on Mar 19, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Twistback Road and Beauregard Street are flooded in West Claremont. |
| 12.0 ft | Maria, Potvin, Mechanic, and Willard Streets are flooded in West Claremont. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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