Contoocook River at Henniker
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
16' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:30 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.26 ft
Flow: 0.403 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 5.2 | 0.147 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 AM 12/16 | 6.26 | 0.403 |
| 1:15 AM 12/16 | 6.25 | 0.4 |
| 1:00 AM 12/16 | 6.25 | 0.4 |
| 12:45 AM 12/16 | 6.25 | 0.4 |
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 6.24 | 0.397 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 6.23 | 0.393 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 6.22 | 0.39 |
| 11:47 PM 12/15 | 6.21 | 0.387 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 6.21 | 0.387 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 6.21 | 0.387 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 6.2 | 0.384 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 6.19 | 0.381 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 6.18 | 0.377 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 6.17 | 0.374 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 6.15 | 0.368 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 6.14 | 0.365 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 6.13 | 0.362 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 6.12 | 0.359 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 6.1 | 0.353 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 6.07 | 0.344 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 6.05 | 0.338 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 6.04 | 0.335 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 6.02 | 0.33 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 6 | 0.324 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 5.98 | 0.318 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 5.95 | 0.31 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 5.93 | 0.305 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 5.92 | 0.302 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 5.9 | 0.297 |
15' -
In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 3 feet of water and Bear Hill road is impassible.
14' -
In Hillsborough, Henniker Street floods with 2 feet of water and the High Tide restaurant is inaccessible. In Henniker, Western Avenue floods.
13' -
In Hillsborough, Bear Hill road floods as well as Henniker Street from High Tide restaurant to Old Henniker Road.
12' -
In the town of Hillsborough, Hennicker Street and Bear Hill Road flood. In Henniker, flood waters encroach on parts of Western Avenue.
10' -
Lowland flooding begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1938 | 21.3 |
| Apr 17, 2007 | 14.54 |
| Oct 16, 2005 | 13.75 |
| May 15, 2006 | 13.48 |
| Apr 3, 2004 | 13.32 |
| Mar 16, 2010 | 13.25 |
| Jan 18, 1977 | 13.22 |
| Oct 22, 1996 | 13.18 |
| Jun 26, 1944 | 13.13 |
| Apr 6, 1960 | 13.12 |
| Apr 13, 1940 | 12.72 |
| Apr 4, 2005 | 12.36 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 12.36 |
| Mar 23, 1948 | 12.29 |
| Apr 17, 1996 | 12.25 |
| Mar 15, 1977 | 12.06 |
| May 1, 1956 | 12.05 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
