Aroostook River at Washburn, Maine
Is Aroostook River at Washburn, Maine flooding right now?
Aroostook River at Washburn, Maine measured 0.85 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.2 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.85 ft
Streamflow
167 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.14 ft on Sat, Apr 18, 2015.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 16.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 19.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.14 ft | 2015-04-18 |
| 20.91 ft | 1973-12-24 |
| 19.66 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 17.8 ft | 1990-04-08 |
| 17.47 ft | 1991-04-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Brook below Glidden Brk near Caribou, Maine | 8.0 mi | Aroostook County |
| Little Madawaska River at Caribou, Maine | 12.6 mi | Aroostook County |
| Williams Brook at Phair, Maine | 14.1 mi | Aroostook County |
| Aroostook River near Masardis, Maine | 20.3 mi | Aroostook County |
| Fish River at Soldier Pond, Maine | 32.7 mi | Aroostook 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.