-30.0 cfs (-4.96%) since yesterday
79.13% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Souhegan River
was last observed at
575
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,140
acre-ft of water today; about 79%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
727 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-12-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at
6,040 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Souhegan River At Merrimack
reporting a streamflow rate of 347 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) Near Milford
with a gauge stage of 4.4 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Souhegan River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 275 ft, the
Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) Near Milford.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
575.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
79.13%
Maximum
6,040.0 cfs
2023-12-19
About the souhegan river
The Souhegan River is a 33-mile-long river in southern New Hampshire that flows from its headwaters in the town of New Ipswich to its confluence with the Merrimack River in the town of Merrimack. The river has a rich history, once powering a variety of mills and factories. Today, the river is used primarily for recreation, including fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The river is also an important source of water for agricultural activities, particularly in the communities of Milford and Wilton. The river is dammed in several locations, including the Pennichuck Brook Dam in Nashua, the Wilton Dam in Wilton, and the Merrimack Village Dam in Merrimack, which impound the water to create reservoirs for drinking water and hydroelectric power generation. Despite its industrial past, the Souhegan River remains an important natural resource for the region.