Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine
Is Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine flooding right now?
Fish River near Fort Kent, Maine measured 3.04 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.04 ft
Streamflow
131 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.93 ft on Wed, Apr 30, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.93 ft | 2008-04-30 |
| 12.43 ft | 1973-04-30 |
| 12.02 ft | 2018-05-03 |
| 11.75 ft | 1983-04-26 |
| 11.49 ft | 1961-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| St. John River below Fish River, near Fort Kent, Maine | 3.2 mi | Aroostook County |
| Fish River at Soldier Pond, Maine | 5.6 mi | Aroostook County |
| St. John River at Dickey, Maine | 25.2 mi | Aroostook County |
| Allagash River near Allagash, Maine | 26.0 mi | Aroostook County |
| Aroostook River at Washburn, Maine | 37.5 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.