Exeter River Flow Today
As of October 30, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Exeter River is flowing at 13 cfs at Haigh Road, NH — 43% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Exeter 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 Haigh Road, the Exeter River is running 13 cfs — 43% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 43% of normal).
How the Exeter 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
- Haigh Road64 ft 13 cfs43%
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 Exeter River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (43%).
Exeter River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Exeter River At Haigh Road NH
Oct 30, 3:15 AM · USGS 01073587 |
13 cfs | 43% | -7% | 4.20 ft | 64 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 Exeter River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Exeter 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).
Exeter River
The Exeter River is a small river located in southeastern New Hampshire. It runs for approximately 25 miles and has a history of supporting early settlements and mills during the 17th and 18th centuries. The river flows through several towns, including Exeter, Brentwood, and Newfields. The hydrology of the river is influenced by precipitation, snowmelt, and groundwater inputs. The Lamprey River and several smaller streams are tributaries to the Exeter River. There are two reservoirs on the river, the Exeter Reservoir and the Powwow River Reservoir, which are used for water supply and flood control. The river supports a diverse range of recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking. There are also several agricultural uses along the river, including irrigation and grazing.
Fishing near the Exeter River
About the Exeter River
How is the Exeter River flowing right now?
As of October 30, 2026, the Exeter River is flowing at 13 cfs at Haigh Road, NH, about 43% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Exeter River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Exeter River is at 43% 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.