Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine
Is Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine flooding right now?
No — Kennebec River at North Sidney, Maine is at 5.74 ft, 14.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 75 min ago.
Gauge height
5.74 ft
Streamflow
2,640 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 39.31 ft on Thu, Apr 2, 1987.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 23.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39.31 ft | 1987-04-02 |
| 32.32 ft | 2023-12-19 |
| 26.6 ft | 1984-06-01 |
| 26.4 ft | 1979-04-28 |
| 25.69 ft | 1983-04-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec River near Waterville, ME | 4.4 mi | Kennebec County |
| JOHNSON BROOK AT SOUTH ALBION,ME | 9.9 mi | Kennebec County |
| Togus Stream at Togus, Maine | 14.2 mi | Kennebec County |
| Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine | 17.4 mi | Kennebec County |
| Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine | 17.8 mi | Lincoln County |
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