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Souhegan River

New Hampshire · River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Souhegan River is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 01093852, 3.2 miles away.

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 01093852, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 27 ft³/s over 20 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
25 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.16 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 27 ft³/s over 20 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for New Hampshire yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUHEGAN RIVER (SITE WLR-1) NEAR MILFORD, NH (3.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:45 PM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.