Suncook River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Suncook River is flowing at 56 cfs at North Chichester, NH — 133% of normal for the date and down 18% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Suncook 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 North Chichester, the Suncook River is running 56 cfs — 133% of normal, down 18% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 133% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at North Chichester (-18%).
How the Suncook 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
- North Chichester388 ft 56 cfs133%
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 Suncook River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (133%).
Suncook River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Suncook River At North Chichester NH
Oct 4, 3:15 AM · USGS 01089500 |
56 cfs | 133% | -18% | 3.07 ft | 3.9 ft below | 388 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 Suncook River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Suncook 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).
Suncook River
The Suncook River is a tributary of the Merrimack River located in central New Hampshire, USA. The river stretches 35 miles from its source in the Merrimack Valley to its confluence with the Merrimack River in Pembroke. The Suncook River has a rich history, from being a source of power in the early 1800s to being a popular destination for recreational activities today. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including Turkey Pond Dam, Northwood Lake Dam, and Suncook Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power and control the water flow of the river. In addition, the Suncook River is an important source of water for agriculture and drinking water for local communities. Recreational activities on the river include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming.
About the Suncook River
How is the Suncook River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Suncook River is flowing at 56 cfs at North Chichester, NH, about 133% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Suncook River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Suncook River is at 133% 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 Suncook River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for North Chichester (7.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.