Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine
Is Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine flooding right now?
Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine measured 3.26 ft on 2026-09-11 02:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.2 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.26 ft
Streamflow
1,450 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 24 ft on Fri, Mar 20, 1936.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24 ft | 1936-03-20 |
| 23.22 ft | 1987-04-01 |
| 22.12 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 21.2 ft | 1895-04-15 |
| 19.18 ft | 1805-04-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swift River near Roxbury, Maine | 6.6 mi | Oxford County |
| Ellis River at South Andover, Maine | 9.7 mi | Oxford County |
| Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, Maine | 17.1 mi | Oxford County |
| Sandy River near Madrid, Maine | 21.3 mi | Franklin County |
| Wild River at Gilead, Maine | 24.1 mi | Oxford County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.