Winnipesaukee River Flow Today
As of October 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Winnipesaukee River is flowing at 263 cfs at Tilton, NH — 94% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Winnipesaukee 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 Tilton, the Winnipesaukee River is running 263 cfs — 94% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 94% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Winnipesaukee River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Winnipesaukee 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
- Tilton453 ft 263 cfs94%
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 Winnipesaukee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (94%).
Winnipesaukee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Winnipesaukee River At Tilton NH
Oct 8, 3:30 AM · USGS 01081000 |
263 cfs | 94% | 0% | 2.45 ft | 453 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 Winnipesaukee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Begins In Franklin To Sewall'S Island Gauge: Tilton |
Too low | 263 cfs | 400–20,000 cfs | II–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Winnipesaukee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Winnipesaukee 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).
Winnipesaukee River
The Winnipesaukee River flows 17.3 miles through central New Hampshire, connecting Lake Winnipesaukee to the Merrimack River. The river was historically used by Native Americans and later by European settlers for transportation and trade, and it played a role in the lumber industry during the 19th century. Today, it is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation, with five dams and reservoirs along its length. These include the Lakeport Dam, which creates Lake Opechee; the Winnisquam Dam, which creates Lake Winnisquam; and the Franklin Falls Dam, which creates the 3,000-acre Webster Lake. The river also provides recreational opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. Agricultural uses include irrigation for nearby farms.
About the Winnipesaukee River
How is the Winnipesaukee River flowing right now?
As of October 8, 2026, the Winnipesaukee River is flowing at 263 cfs at Tilton, NH, about 94% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Winnipesaukee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Winnipesaukee River is at 94% 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.
Is the Winnipesaukee 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.