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Hydrologic conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont, water year 2011

Open-File Report 2013-1135
Prepared in cooperation with the States of New Hampshire and Vermont and with other agencies
By: , , , , and 
https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20131135

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Abstract

Record-high hydrologic conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont occurred during water year 2011, according to data from 125 streamgages and lake gaging stations, 27 creststage gages, and 41 groundwater wells. Annual runoff for the 2011 water year was the sixth highest on record for New Hampshire and the highest on record for Vermont on the basis of a 111-year reference period (water years 1901–2011). Groundwater levels for the 2011 water year were generally normal in New Hampshire and normal to above normal in Vermont. Record flooding occurred in April, May, and August of water year 2011. Peak-of-record streamflows were recorded at 38 streamgages, 25 of which had more than 10 years of record. Flooding in April 2011 was widespread in parts of northern New Hampshire and Vermont; peak-of-record streamflows were recorded at nine streamgages. Flash flooding in May 2011 was isolated to central and northeastern Vermont; peakof- record streamflows were recorded at five streamgages. Devastating flooding in August 2011 occurred throughout most of Vermont and in parts of New Hampshire as a result of the heavy rains associated with Tropical Storm Irene. Peak-ofrecord streamflows were recorded at 24 streamgages.

Suggested Citation

Kiah, R.G., Jarvis, J.D., Hegemann, R.F., Hilgendorf, G.S., Ward, S.L., 2013, Hydrologic conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont, water year 2011: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2013-1135, vi, 38 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20131135.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrologic conditions in New Hampshire and Vermont, water year 2011
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 2013-1135
DOI 10.3133/ofr20131135
Year Published 2013
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) New England Water Science Center
Description vi, 38 p.
Country United States
State New Hampshire;Vermont
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) N
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