River Report

Ellis River river

1 streamgauge
Aggregate flow
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% of normal
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Daily volume
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Seasonal avg
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Aggregate trend

River streamflow levels

Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Ellis River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.

Total streamflow

Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily

Per-gauge breakdown

Every streamgauge along the Ellis River

All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.

Streamgauge Streamflow (cfs) Gauge stage (ft) 24h Δ (%) % Normal Min (cfs) Max (cfs) Elevation (ft)
Ellis River At South Andover ME
USGS 01054300
230 6.41 40.2 130% 6 7,270 684
Profile

Streamflow elevation profile

Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.

Elevation vs streamflow

One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage

About this river

Ellis River

The Ellis River, located in New Hampshire, runs for approximately 25 miles through the White Mountains. The river has a rich history, having been used for logging in the 1800s and serving as a major transportation route for timber. The river's flow is largely dependent on snowmelt and rainfall, and in the past, it has experienced severe flooding. Today, the river is home to multiple dams and reservoirs, including the Silver Lake Reservoir and the Jackson Reservoir. These reservoirs serve as sources of hydroelectric power, and they also provide a valuable water source for the surrounding communities. The river is a popular destination for outdoor recreation, and activities such as swimming, fishing, and kayaking are common. Agricultural uses of the river's water include irrigation for crops and pastureland.

Track the Ellis River in the Snoflo app

Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.

FAQ

About the Ellis River

Where does the data for the Ellis River come from?

Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.

How is "percent of normal" calculated?

Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).

Why are some gauges showing very different flows?

Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.

What's the elevation profile chart showing?

Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.

Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.