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Suncook River Flow Today

As of November 14, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Suncook River is flowing at 93 cfs at North Chichester, NH — 68% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite

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Suncook River At North Chichester: 68% of normal
Typical gauge
68% of normal for the date
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93cfs North Chichester
Updated
Nov 14, 3:15 AM
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River briefing · Nov 15, 2026

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 93 cfs — 68% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

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

  1. North Chichester388 ft 93 cfs68%

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 (68%).

Typical gauge 68%
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Suncook River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Suncook River At North Chichester NH
Nov 14, 3:15 AM · USGS 01089500
93 cfs 68% -2% 3.28 ft 3.7 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.

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).

About this river

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.

FAQ

About the Suncook River

How is the Suncook River flowing right now?

As of November 14, 2026, the Suncook River is flowing at 93 cfs at North Chichester, NH, about 68% 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 68% 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.

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