Pemigewasset River Flow Today
As of October 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Pemigewasset River is flowing at 248 cfs at Plymouth, NH — 25% of normal for the date and down 4% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 116 to 248 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Pemigewasset 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 Plymouth, the Pemigewasset River is running 248 cfs — 25% of normal, down 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 28% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 3 runs on the Pemigewasset River with a live range are in range, 3 too low.
How the Pemigewasset 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
- Woodstock620 ft 116 cfs30%
- Plymouth476 ft 248 cfs25%
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 Pemigewasset River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (28%).
Pemigewasset River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pemigewasset River At Woodstock NH
Oct 28, 3:30 AM · USGS 01075000 |
116 cfs | 30% | -4% | 2.36 ft | 6.6 ft below | 620 ft |
|
Pemigewasset River At Plymouth NH
Oct 28, 3:30 AM · USGS 01076500 |
248 cfs | 25% | -4% | 0.69 ft | 12.3 ft below | 476 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.
Paddle runs on the Pemigewasset River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park Gauge: Woodstock |
Too low | 116 cfs | 250–20,000 cfs | · |
| Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line Gauge: Woodstock |
Too low | 116 cfs | 250–20,000 cfs | · |
| Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge Gauge: Woodstock |
Too low | 116 cfs | 250–20,000 cfs | · |
Dams & reservoirs on the Pemigewasset River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Pemigewasset River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fishing near the Pemigewasset River
About the Pemigewasset River
How is the Pemigewasset River flowing right now?
As of October 28, 2026, the Pemigewasset River is flowing at 248 cfs at Plymouth, NH, about 25% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 116 to 248 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Pemigewasset River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Pemigewasset River is at 28% 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.
What is flood stage on the Pemigewasset River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Woodstock (9.0 ft), Plymouth (13.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Pemigewasset River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.