Falls River river
Total streamflow across the Falls River was last observed at 1,350 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,678 acre-ft of water today; about 40% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,395 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-06-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at 17,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Falls River Ab Yellowstone Canal Nr Squirrel Id reporting a streamflow rate of 1,420 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Falls River, with a gauge stage of 6.85 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Falls River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 5,777 ft, the Falls River Ab Yellowstone Canal Nr Squirrel Id.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Falls River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Falls River
All 4 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Falls River Ab Yellowstone Canal Nr Squirrel Id
ID
USGS 13046995
|
1,420 | 6.85 | -0.7 | 60% | 134 | 8,950 | 5,777 |
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Falls River Nr Squirrel Id
ID
USGS 13047500
|
789 | 1.68 | -1.1 | 36% | 189 | 5,080 | 5,596 |
|
Falls River Nr Ashton Id
ID
USGS 13047600
|
1,300 | 5.32 | 0.9 | 50% | 150 | 6,140 | 5,362 |
|
Falls River Nr Chester Id
ID
USGS 13049500
|
1,200 | 3.15 | 6.9 | 46% | 58 | 8,420 | 5,058 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
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
Falls River
The Falls River is a river that runs through the northeastern part of the United States, primarily in New Hampshire. It is approximately 32 miles long and flows into the Pemigewasset River. The hydrology of the river is characterized by a steep gradient and a high volume of water flow due to its location in the White Mountains. The river is fed by several smaller tributaries and contains several reservoirs and dams, including the Rocky Gorge Reservoir and the Lower Falls Dam. These reservoirs and dams are used for hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and recreation. The river is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Additionally, the surrounding land is used for agriculture, primarily dairy farming. The history of the area dates back to the Native American tribes who lived along the river and later saw the arrival of colonial settlers in the 17th century.
Recreation along the Falls River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Falls 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.
About the Falls River
Where does the data for the Falls 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.