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Photo: Big River downstream at Bundara Campground near Anglers Rest, Vic, jjron, 6.06.2009 by jjron (GFDL 1.2) License

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 29 ft³/s over 70 years).
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river in New Hampshire, United States of America

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 01089500, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 29 ft³/s over 70 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
10 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.53 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 29 ft³/s over 70 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SUNCOOK RIVER AT NORTH CHICHESTER, NH (9.5 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Big River

H: 70° L: 62°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
66°
|
Feels like 68°
Precipitation
89%
Humidity
87%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
0.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Overcast
64°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
62°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
66°
12 PM
Light drizzle
67°
3 PM
Light drizzle
69°
6 PM
Fog
64°
9 PM
Light rain shower
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Big River?
Big River is a river in New Hampshire.
Can you swim at Big River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Big River rated?
Big River in New Hampshire has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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