Total streamflow across the
Ashuelot River
was last observed at
340
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
675
acre-ft of water today; about 24%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,422 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-07-20 when daily discharge volume was observed at
11,380 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Ashuelot River At Hinsdale
reporting a streamflow rate of 141 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Ashuelot River Above The Branch
with a gauge stage of 64.94 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Ashuelot River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 810 ft, the
Ashuelot River Near Gilsum.
The Ashuelot River is a 64-mile-long river in southwestern New Hampshire. The river flows through several towns, including Ashuelot, Winchester, Hinsdale, and Swanzey. The river's hydrology is largely influenced by the many dams and reservoirs along its length. The two largest reservoirs are the Highland Lake and the Surry Mountain Lake. The river has historically been used for water-powered mills, and today it is used for hydroelectric power generation. Additionally, the river provides opportunities for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The river is also used for agricultural irrigation in some areas. The Ashuelot River is an important natural resource for the region and is home to a variety of fish species, including trout, smallmouth bass, and walleye.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 675 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
340.4 cfs
-8.6 cfs (-2.46%) |
Percent of Normal | 23.93% |
Maximum |
11,380.0 cfs
2021-07-20 |
Seasonal Avg | 1,422 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ashuelot River Near Gilsum
USGS 01157000 |
21 cfs | 2.12 ft | -14.11 | |||||
Ashuelot River Below Surry Mt Dam
USGS 01158000 |
30 cfs | 4.9 ft | -9.09 | |||||
Ashuelot River Above The Branch
USGS 01158110 |
46 cfs | 64.94 ft | -0.22 | |||||
Ashuelot River At West Swanzey
USGS 01160350 |
102 cfs | 5.41 ft | -8.11 | |||||
Ashuelot River At Hinsdale
USGS 01161000 |
141 cfs | 3.39 ft | 5.22 |
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The Ashuelot River is a tributary of the Connecticut River, approximately 64 miles (103 km) long, in southwestern New Hampshire in the United States. It drains a mountainous area of 425 square miles (1,101 km2), including much of the area known as the Monadnock Region. It is the longest tributary of the Connecticut River within New Hampshire.