Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine
Is Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine flooding right now?
No — Penobscot River at West Enfield, Maine is at 2.19 ft, 14.8 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 60 min ago.
Gauge height
2.19 ft
Streamflow
4,370 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.15 ft on Tue, May 1, 1923.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.5 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 21.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.15 ft | 1923-05-01 |
| 23.58 ft | 1987-04-02 |
| 22.03 ft | 1936-03-21 |
| 21.66 ft | 1973-04-30 |
| 21.62 ft | 2008-05-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis River at Medford, Maine | 10.7 mi | Piscataquis County |
| Sebec River at Sebec, Maine | 22.5 mi | Piscataquis County |
| Mattawamkeag River near Mattawamkeag, Maine | 24.8 mi | Penobscot County |
| PENOBSCOT RIVER NEAR MATTAWAMKEAG, ME | 25.8 mi | Penobscot County |
| Kenduskeag Stream near Bangor, Maine | 27.3 mi | Penobscot County |
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