Contoocook River at Henniker
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
16' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:47 AM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.56 ft
Flow: 0.508 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/17 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 5.3 | 0.164 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 5.7 | 0.247 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 6.4 | 0.45 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 7.1 | 0.742 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 7.5 | 0.955 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM 12/17 | 6.54 | 0.501 |
| 12:15 PM 12/17 | 6.55 | 0.504 |
| 12:00 PM 12/17 | 6.55 | 0.504 |
| 11:47 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 11:45 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 11:30 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 11:15 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 11:00 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 10:45 AM 12/17 | 6.59 | 0.52 |
| 10:30 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 10:15 AM 12/17 | 6.59 | 0.52 |
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 9:45 AM 12/17 | 6.59 | 0.52 |
| 9:30 AM 12/17 | 6.59 | 0.52 |
| 9:15 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 8:45 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 8:30 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 8:15 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 7:45 AM 12/17 | 6.58 | 0.516 |
| 7:30 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 7:15 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 6:45 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 6:30 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 6:15 AM 12/17 | 6.57 | 0.512 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 5:46 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
| 5:45 AM 12/17 | 6.56 | 0.508 |
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.
