Contoocook River at Henniker
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
16' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:30 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.06 ft
Flow: 0.341 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 6.07 | 0.344 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 6.09 | 0.35 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 6.09 | 0.35 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 6.1 | 0.353 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 6.09 | 0.35 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 6.09 | 0.35 |
| 11:46 AM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 6.08 | 0.347 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 6.06 | 0.341 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 6.05 | 0.338 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 6.04 | 0.335 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 6.03 | 0.332 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 6.02 | 0.33 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 6.02 | 0.33 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 6 | 0.324 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 6 | 0.324 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 5.99 | 0.321 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 5.98 | 0.318 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 5.97 | 0.316 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 5.97 | 0.316 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 5.95 | 0.31 |
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.
