River stage
Conway, Saco River
- River level
- 2.29 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 6.12 ft
- Recent low
- 2.13 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CNWN3
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 2.75 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 17.71 ft
In brief
The Saco River at Conway, NH read 2.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.71 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CNWN3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.71 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 2 | 17.23 ft | 2011-08-29 |
| 3 | 17.20 ft | 1953-03-27 |
| 4 | 17.04 ft | 1987-04-01 |
| 5 | 16.45 ft | 1936-03-19 |
| 6 | 16.39 ft | 1959-10-24 |
| 7 | 15.61 ft | 1977-03-14 |
| 8 | 15.06 ft | 1973-06-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 4.50 ft
Faster flows along the river are expected but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts. High risks for recreational paddlers.
- 6.00 ft
Faster flows along the river are expected but no flooding occurs. Interests near the river should continue to monitor later forecasts. High risks for recreational paddlers.
- 7.00 ft
Minor flooding as Moat Brook backs up and floods Transvale Road, cutting off access to a dozen homes and camps. Beaches at area camps flooded.
- 8.00 ft
Flooding begins along the east bank campgrounds in Conway and North Conway. Campers along the river should move to higher ground.
- 9.00 ft
Expect flooding of low-bottom fields and private roads in Conway and North Conway. Minor flooding in Transvale Acres, Moat Brook Bridge, and the lower part of E. Road flood.
- 10.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs as floodwaters surround properties across Transvale Acres. Flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep in sections of east bank camping areas.
- 11.00 ft
Flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep at east bank camping areas.
- 12.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs as floodwaters reach West Side Road. Much of Transvale Acres floods from Moat Brook Bridge east to the Saco River. Numerous structures become flooded with buildings on campgrounds flooded by several feet. Campers should move to higher grounds.
- 13.00 ft
Flooding occurs on West Side Road in two sections, cutting off access to hundreds of homes. River Road flooded on the west bank impacting agricultural lands. Floodwaters inundate first floors of properties in Transvale Acres. This is a dangerous situation at riverside campgrounds.
- 14.00 ft
Widespread flooding occurs along the west bank of the Saco River near Moat Brook Road, cutting off access to some homes. Flood waters enter agricultural lands in eastern Conway and into Freyburg.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saco River flooding at Conway?
No. The Saco River at Conway is at 2.29 ft, 4.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Conway?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 12.5 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Saco River has been at Conway?
The highest crest on record is 17.71 ft, on 2023-12-19.
Is the Saco River high or low right now at Conway?
At 2.29 ft it is higher than 22% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CNWN3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 01064500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.