Winnipesaukee River at Tilton
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 7.5 ft; major flooding begins at 8.5 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 8.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on May 31, 1984 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Oct 15, 2005 (historic crest)
- 8.0 ft on Jun 28, 1998 (historic crest)
- 7.9 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.
| 6.0 ft | River runs high and comes up to some lakeshore properties. Personal items need to be moved to higher ground. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Basement flooding of properties on Silver Lake. |
| 7.5 ft | NH DES regulated flows from Lake Winnippesaukee to avoid significant flooding downstream. |
Forecast office: NWS Gray · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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