Contoocook River At Peterborough, Nh Realtime Data
CONTOOCOOK RIVER AT PETERBOROUGH, NH
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
126
Discharge (cfs)
2.0
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 01082000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 126 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.04 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 254 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is regulated by several dams, including the Powder Mill Dam and the High Bridge Dam. Seasonal trends show that flow rates are typically highest in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and lowest in the late summer and fall. Interestingly, the river is a popular spot for trout fishing and is home to several species of fish including brown trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. Overall, the Contoocook River is an important water source for the surrounding communities and an important ecosystem for local wildlife.
August 9, 2026
| Elevation | 751.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.04 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 126.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 572% |
| Year Over Year Average | 22 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 3,980 cfs |
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