River stage
West Claremont, Sugar River
- River level
- 1.18 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 2.53 ft
- Recent low
- 1.02 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WCLN3
- 30-day change
- -0.12 ft
- Average
- 1.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.80 ft
In brief
The Sugar River at West Claremont, NH read 1.18 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.82 ft below action stage. That is 0.12 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WCLN3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.80 ft | 1936-03-12 |
| 2 | 11.43 ft | 1984-02-16 |
| 3 | 10.99 ft | 1992-03-27 |
| 4 | 10.92 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 5 | 10.49 ft | 1938-09-21 |
| 6 | 8.95 ft | 2005-10-09 |
| 7 | 8.71 ft | 1978-01-09 |
| 8 | 8.68 ft | 1970-02-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 10.00 ft
Twistback Road and Beauregard Street are flooded in West Claremont.
- 12.00 ft
Maria, Potvin, Mechanic, and Willard Streets are flooded in West Claremont.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sugar River flooding at West Claremont?
No. The Sugar River at West Claremont is at 1.18 ft, 3.82 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at West Claremont?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Sugar River has been at West Claremont?
The highest crest on record is 11.8 ft, on 1936-03-12.
Is the Sugar River high or low right now at West Claremont?
At 1.18 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WCLN3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01152500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.