Big Black River near Depot Mtn, Maine
Is Big Black River near Depot Mtn, Maine flooding right now?
No — Big Black River near Depot Mtn, Maine is at 3.37 ft, 10.1 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
3.37 ft
Streamflow
50 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.62 ft on Wed, Apr 1, 1987.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.62 ft | 1987-04-01 |
| 14.59 ft | 1994-04-17 |
| 14.17 ft | 1986-04-02 |
| 14.03 ft | 2019-04-21 |
| 13.88 ft | 2008-04-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. John River at Ninemile Bridge, Maine | 13.4 mi | Aroostook County |
| Allagash River near Allagash, Maine | 33.9 mi | Aroostook County |
| St. John River at Dickey, Maine | 34.8 mi | Aroostook County |
| Fish River at Soldier Pond, Maine | 58.4 mi | Aroostook County |
| Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine | 60.0 mi | Aroostook County |
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