Cocheco River Flow Today
As of October 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Cocheco River is flowing at 8 cfs near Rochester, NH — 52% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Cocheco River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Rochester, the Cocheco River is running 8 cfs — 52% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 52% of normal).
How the Cocheco River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Rochester133 ft 8 cfs52%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Cocheco River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (52%).
Cocheco River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cocheco River Near Rochester NH
Oct 8, 4:00 AM · USGS 01072800 |
8 cfs | 52% | -7% | 2.50 ft | 133 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Cocheco River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Cocheco River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Cocheco River
The Cocheco River is a 40-mile long river in New Hampshire that flows into the Piscataqua River. It has played an important role in the history of the region, serving as a source of water power for mills during the Industrial Revolution. The river has a drainage area of 436 square miles and a mean flow rate of 297 cubic feet per second. The river is impounded by several dams, including the Milton Three Ponds Dam, which creates a large reservoir for recreation and fishing. The Cocheco River is also used for agricultural irrigation and is an important source of water for the surrounding communities.
Fishing near the Cocheco River
About the Cocheco River
How is the Cocheco River flowing right now?
As of October 8, 2026, the Cocheco River is flowing at 8 cfs near Rochester, NH, about 52% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Cocheco River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Cocheco River is at 52% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.